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Tyson Fury Tips Rising Star as the Next Great Heavyweight Champion

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Aug 16, 2025 9:42 PM ET

Fury names the heavyweight he believes will carry boxing’s future

The heavyweight division has always thrived on drama, and Tyson Fury isn’t shy about stirring it up. Whether he’s teasing a comeback or declaring that he’s walking away for good, the former champion keeps fans guessing. Recently, Fury doubled down on the belief that boxing is a young man’s sport, hinting that his own era may be closing. And with that, he made headlines by pointing to the next big force ready to take the reins.

That man is 20-year-old Moses Itauma, an unbeaten powerhouse boasting a record of 13-0 with 11 knockouts.

Itauma’s rise hit another level in Riyadh when he dismantled seasoned veteran Dillian Whyte in just one minute and fifty-nine seconds of the opening round. The result was striking considering Whyte has gone toe-to-toe with both Fury and Anthony Joshua, often proving competitive even in defeat. Fury, in a post shared by The Ring on Instagram, left no doubt about his stance: ‘There he is the future of boxing, been saying it for years.’

The endorsement isn’t without merit. Fury has shared the ring with Itauma personally, bringing him into training camp ahead of his scheduled rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Sparring with Fury is no small feat, as he’s tested himself against some of the best—from Deontay Wilder to Wladimir Klitschko—and his evaluations carry undeniable weight. For Fury to anoint Itauma as the next great heavyweight, it signals more than just respect. It sets the stage for a passing of the torch.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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