One of British boxing's most exciting talents, Moses Itauma, returns to action this weekend on the undercard of Josh Taylor's welterweight clash with Ekow Essuman.
Last year was a destructive one for Itauma, with all four of his wins coming by way of knockout. His latest knockout win against Demsey McKean in December went viral with the expectation that he will be challenging for a world title in the not-too-distant future.
If Itauma is to take another step towards that dream, he will have to get past American Mike Balogun, who won his most recent bout by unanimous decision.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun.
When is Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun?
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- Date: Saturday, May 24
- Time: 7 pm BST / 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
- Itauma vs Balogun ringwalks (approx): 9 pm BST / 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT
What has been said?
Moses Itauma Said:
"When I have sparred with the Dubois’, the Joyce’s, the Joshua’s, the Fury’s… If you had seen some of the sparring sessions, you’d be like, ‘now I know where this kid gets his confidence from’."
"I’m not just here to win—I’m here to dominate and show that I belong at the top."
"This fight is another step towards my goal of becoming a world champion. I respect Balogun, but I’m ready to make a statement."
"I’ve trained hard for this moment, and I’m excited to showcase my skills to the fans in Glasgow."
Mike Balogun Said:
"I’ve faced challenges before, both in football and boxing. This fight is no different—I’m coming to win."
"People may underestimate me because of my age, but I’ve got the experience and power to surprise them."
"I respect Itauma’s talent, but he hasn’t faced anyone like me yet."
"This is my opportunity to make a statement and show that I still have what it takes."
"I’m ready to give the fans a great fight and prove the doubters wrong."
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