WBA Orders Moses Itaumi Bout With 32-3 Heavyweight Champion

Queensberry Boxing Promotions has confirmed that Moses Itauma was deemed a mandatory challenger by the WBA for Kubrat Pulev's 'Regular' title.

Although Oleksandr Usyk holds the WBA World Heavyweight title, Bulgarian fighter Pulev holds the organization's 'Regular' belt.

The 44-year-old Pulev has now been ordered to defend that title against Itauma, as the pair will have until November 14th to strike a deal, or the WBA will order a purse bid. The ordering of the fight does not affect Usyk's title.

Pulev has a professional record of 32-3 (14 KOs), with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Mahmoud Charr in December 2024. The Bulgarian's three professional losses have come from Derek Chisora in 2022, Anthony Joshua in 2020, and Wladimir Klitschko in 2014.

Both Joshua and Klitschko delivered knockout blows to Pulev to defend their status as heavyweight champions at the time.

'The Cobra' Pulev would be a whopping 24 years older than Itauma should the two come to terms for a heavyweight clash. However, it is currently unknown as to whether Pulev will accept Itauma as his mandatory challenger or vacate his belt.

Itauma is understood to be returning to action on December 13th, sharing a card with fellow heavyweight countryman Derek Chisora. Should Pulev accept a fight with Itauma, it may postpone the youngster's return to the ring.

Recently, Itauma turned down the opportunity to compete in an IBF title eliminator bout with Frank Sanchez from Cuba. Now, it appears as if Itauma may have aspirations to claim the WBA 'Regular' title instead.