Wardley says Itauma fight not possible for now
Fabio Wardley, the WBO heavyweight champion, has reiterated that a fight with stablemate Moses Itauma is off the table for now. Both boxers share the same trainer and gym, making a bout between them difficult at this stage of their careers. Wardley remains focused on defending his title and pursuing bigger names in the division. Moses Itauma is preparing for a headline appearance at the O2 Arena on July 25, with his opponent yet to be announced.
Match highlights
- Fabio Wardley insists a fight with Moses Itauma is not possible due to their shared trainer and gym.
- Wardley is set to defend his WBO title against Daniel Dubois this summer.
- WBO’s Gustavo Olivieri suggested Itauma could be named the mandatory challenger, but no timeline has been set.
- Moses Itauma will headline at the O2 Arena on July 25, with his opponent still to be confirmed.
- Itauma’s recent stoppage win over Jermaine Franklin drew attention, as neither Anthony Joshua nor Dillian Whyte had previously stopped Franklin.
