Lennox Lewis knows that timing is key for the next steps in Moses Itauma‘s career as many call for him to fight Oleksandr Usyk.
Usyk is a generational great who has won it all, from Olympic Gold Medal via undisputed cruiserweight championship and on to now being a two-time undisputed heavyweight ruler.
In that time, the southpaw has never been legitimately put down in the ring, rarely looked hurt, and has twice beaten all of Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury. He is, however, coming to the end of his career, and Itauma is waiting in the wings to be the next dominant force.
The British-Slovenian star has shown great promise in his 13 fights so far, winning 11 by KO, and nine in the first two rounds, including Dillian Whyte in August. Post-fight, there has been a lively debate about whether or not he should be challenging Usyk.
Speaking to Sky Sports Boxing, former undisputed ruler Lewis was certain that Itauma should not jump in with the Ukrainian just yet, calling the potential move ‘way too soon.’
“Way too soon. You know, it’s better to wait. Wait until he retires. He’s not going to stay around too long, then take your shot. There’s no use doing it right now.
“Right now you’re learning, you’re learning everything and you have to wait until the right time. You can never be rushed. If you’re rushed, you’re going to do a bad result for your career. It’s better to take your time and take it when it’s there, when you’re ready.”
Right now, it seems most likely that Itauma will return in December against another contender.
