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Fury vs Joshua: What next for heavyweight division – including Moses Itauma, Derek Chisora & Anthony Joshua?

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One of the most exciting prospects in the sport is also keen to take on a big name in the heavyweight division next.

Britain’s Moses Itauma, 21, earned an impressive fifth-round win over Jermaine Franklin in March, becoming the first fighter to stop the American in 27 fights.

Itauma’s team must now decide what next for a young fighter who, so far, has proved that the hype is justified.

His win over Franklin kept him as number one challenger for the WBO title, so if his team feels he is ready, a fight against the winner of Wardley v Dubois could be next.

A learning fight for Itauma seems the best option as he waits for his world title shot. Itauma has mentioned that an option is seasoned contender Filip Hrgovic, who fights Dave Allen in May.

Elsewhere, Richard Riakporhe is the new British champion and Derek Chisora has appeared to do a U-turn on his retirement plans.

With Frazer Clarke and Jeamie ‘TKV’ Tshikeva both picking up losses on the Fury undercard in entertaining fights, there are plenty of options for British heavyweights.


BBC News

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