Moses Itauma has been filmed training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas after his first pro loss, with his promoter indicating a January 2027 return.
What we know
- Moses Itauma was filmed training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas
- Filip Hrgovic handed Itauma his first professional defeat by ninth-round stoppage
- Itauma says his relationship with trainer Ben Davison and the rest of his team is good
Reported, not confirmed
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Itauma's promoter has indicated he is expected to return in January 2027
Combat Sports UK
Moses Itauma has travelled to the United States after his first professional defeat and was filmed working out at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas. The video, posted by American prospect Zaquin Moses, shows the pair on the heavy bag with Shakur Stevenson training in the background. Itauma's promoter has indicated he is expected to return in January 2027; no opponent or date has been announced.
Itauma was stopped on his feet in the ninth round by Filip Hrgovic, having never gone past six rounds as a pro. The loss brought criticism of his trainer, Ben Davison, over how much energy Itauma spent early.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the defeat, Itauma defended Davison, Lee Wylie and Barry Smith, saying the questions only came after a loss: "We've got a good, healthy relationship."
Itauma was stopped on his feet in the ninth round by Filip Hrgovic, having never gone past six rounds as a pro. The loss brought criticism of his trainer, Ben Davison, over how much energy Itauma spent early.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the defeat, Itauma defended Davison, Lee Wylie and Barry Smith, saying the questions only came after a loss: "We've got a good, healthy relationship."
- Summary
- Moses Itauma has been filmed training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas after his first pro loss, with his promoter indicating a January 2027 return.
- Key points (one per line)
- Itauma was filmed hitting the heavy bag at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas
His promoter has indicated he is expected back in the ring in January 2027
Itauma was stopped in the ninth round by Filip Hrgovic, his first professional defeat
He defended trainer Ben Davison and his team in his first public comments since the loss
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