Moses Itauma is an up-and-coming British professional boxer known for his impressive skills and rapid rise in the boxing world. Born in Slovakia, he moved to England at a young age, where he began his boxing journey.
Itauma was noted for his undefeated amateur career, which included many championships and titles. His professional debut in January 2023 marked the beginning of a promising career, characterized by quick knockouts and a determination to become one of the youngest heavyweight champions in history. history.
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- Full name: Moses Itauma
- Date of birth: December 28, 2004
- Age: 20 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Kežmarok, Slovakia
- Nationality: British (Slovak origin)
- Occupation: Professional boxer
- Height: 1.9 m
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Karol Itauma (older brother)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Nigerian father, Slovak mother)
- Net worth: 1 million USD
Early life and education
Moses Itauma, now 20 years old, was born on December 28, 2004 in Kežmarok, Slovakia. Raised in a multicultural environment, he is the son of a Nigerian father and a Slovak mother. His family faced significant challenges due to racism in Slovakia, leading them to move to England in 2008 in search of a better environment.
In Kent, Moses began his boxing journey, inspired by his brother Karol Itauma, an amateur boxer. Although initially interested in football, Moses switched to boxing at the age of 9 because he found a passion for the sport. He trained at St Mary’s ABC in Chatham, Kent, where he honed his skills and developed a deep admiration for legendary boxer Prince Naseem Hamed. Little is known about his formal education.
Personal life
Details about Moses Itauma’s personal life are scarce. There is no public information about his romantic relationships or family dynamics. Itauma remains focused on his boxing career and keeps his personal life private.
Career
Moses Itauma began his boxing career with an impressive amateur record of 24 wins. He has achieved multiple gold medals at events such as the Schools Championships, Youth Championships, European Youth Championships and Youth Heavyweight World Championships.
On January 28, 2023, Itauma made his professional debut at Wembley Arena, defeating Marcel Bode by knockout in just 23 seconds. He continued his meteoric rise, capturing the vacant WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship on May 18, 2024, with a second-round stoppage of Ilja Mezencev. He successfully defended his title against Mariusz Wach on July 27, 2024.
Itauma aims to break Mike Tyson’s record as the youngest heavyweight champion in history. His rapid success made him a prominent figure in the heavyweight division, attracting significant attention from fans and promoters.
prize
- School championship gold medal
- Gold medal in youth tournament
- Gold medal of the European Youth Championship
- World Youth Heavyweight Gold Medal
Net worth
Moses Itauma’s net worth is estimated at $1 million. His income is derived from professional boxing contracts and sponsorships as he continues to rise in the sport.
Social Media
- Instagram: @mosesitauma
- Twitter: Not applicable
