Tim Bradley sees only one winner in Moses Itauma vs Oleksandr Usyk | Boxing News



Tim Bradley sees only one winner in Moses Itauma vs Oleksandr Usyk | Boxing News

Two-division world champion Tim Bradley has shared his opinion on how a fight between Moses Itauma and Oleksandr Usyk would play out.

Itauma extended his ongoing knockout streak to 10 consecutive bouts when he dismantled Jermaine Franklin Jr in Manchester, once again capturing the attention of global boxing fans with another highlight finish.

Consequently, there is growing interest in a showdown between exuberance and experience, with many believing that Itauma could be the only man capable of handing 39-year-old Usyk a first career defeat.

However, Hall of Fame inductee Bradley told his YouTube channel that he does not think the fight will happen and that he does not believe that the 21-year-old is ready for that kind of challenge, having never fought beyond the sixth round.

“I don’t think that Usyk is going to fight his a** right now. If Usyk is dancing with a damn kickboxer then you already know that he ain’t fighting this damn Itauma dude.

“Not that Itauma can beat him, because he doesn’t have the experience yet, he don’t.

“The thing that I worry about with him is the long haul, when you don’t knock a motherf***er out and he don’t fall or react like you are used to seeing ‘em.

“I want to know how you are at [round] 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 – can you keep going?”

Although, Bradley remained impressed by the skill of the Kent-based prodigy, believing that he will continue to dominate against anybody other than the ageing heavyweight king.

“As long as you don’t give him no Usyk, he [Itauma] should be alright. Don’t give him no Usyk, he ain’t ready.

“Usyk will take him into deep waters and drown his a**, that is what I see.”

Itauma will return to action in July, as he prepares for a challenge for the heavyweight throne in the near future.