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Tyson Fury has spent a lot of time in training camps with young heavyweight phenom Moses Itauma, and says that while he sees that same big promise others do, he wouldn’t rush Itauma into big fights.
Fury told iFL TVthat as things stand now, he’s not personally interested in fighting a “kid” unless it’s for big money that he doesn’t see being there, with Itauma having not yet gained a significant enough following.
He also spoke on Oleksandr Usyk also not wanting to fight Itauma, and Moses’ longer-term potential and what he’s seen from him in the gym.
On Fury potentially fighting Moses Itauma
“Nothing (to fight for) but, obviously, money. Show me the money and I’ll do the job. But at the end of the day, if there’s not big money involved, what’s the point? He doesn’t have a belt, doesn’t have nothing, what it is it? What’s it for?
“I’ve proved meself when I was 20, I proved meself (at) 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, freaking 37, 38, still proving meself. I don’t need to fight freaking kids. You know what I mean? Listen, Moses is a good kid, great boxer, everything, brilliant. But unless it’s going to be big money, why would I want to fight Moses for fudge all?”
On Oleksandr Usyk saying he won’t fight Itauma to avoid “breaking” him
“********. ********. But again, Oleksandr is coming up to around 40 years old, like, he’s just been pushed all the way and probably lost every round against a kickboxer. So, you know, I don’t think he wants to fight a (21) year old kid, does he, who’s mustard — for nothing, for no gain.
“He’s not going to gain big money because Moses doesn’t have that following at the moment. All the popularity — it’s coming up, he’s a rising star, but he’s not on top at the moment. So (Usyk) ain’t going to gain anything from it. It’s all to lose, nothing to gain. If he beats Moses, he’s beat a young kid coming up, and if he loses to him, he’s lost to a (21) year old. It doesn’t make much sense, do you know what I mean?”
On Itauma’s long-term potential and the risks of going too fast
“I’ve had Moses in four or five camps and he’s a good kid. He’s a good kid. Good puncher, good speed, good boxing IQ. He listens, which is very important. He takes it all on board and he’s a good learner, as well. He’s got speed and athleticism. He’s definitely the real deal. If he wasn’t, I’d say, but I’m the one who’s gassed him up, don’t forget, for the last four freaking years.”
“He’s got a long way to go. How long’s he been a pro, about three years? Has he won — I don’t know if he’s won any titles. Has he won the British title? He hasn’t won anything like that?
“Listen, I tell you he’s definitely a star of the future, but as we speak today, he hasn’t won anything. He’s a rising star. I remember there was a guy called Jared Anderson in America who was also a rising star, beaten by (Martin) Bakole because he was in too soon. This can happen to anybody. He’s only a human being — clip him on the chin, game over. Anyone gets hit properly, they’re going over, and at 21 you don’t have the toughness you do at 31. I don’t care who you are. Match him (too hard) too soon, and you get found out.”
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