Former boxing champion Carl Froch has shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Oleksandr Usyk and David Itauma. The highly anticipated match is set to take place on October 31st at the Manchester Arena.
Froch, who retired from boxing in 2014, believes that Usyk has the upper hand in this fight. He stated, “Usyk is a very skilled and experienced fighter. He has proven himself in the cruiserweight division and I believe he will continue to dominate in the heavyweight division.”
Usyk, who holds an impressive record of 18 wins and 0 losses, is known for his technical abilities and footwork. He has previously held the WBO, WBC, WBA, and IBF cruiserweight titles and is now looking to add the WBO heavyweight title to his collection.
On the other hand, Itauma, who is relatively new to the professional boxing scene, has a record of 15 wins and 0 losses. The British boxer is known for his power and has knocked out 11 of his opponents.
Froch acknowledged Itauma’s strength but believes that he may not be ready for a fighter like Usyk just yet. He said, “Itauma is a strong fighter, but he lacks the experience that Usyk has. It takes more than just power to win a fight, and I think Usyk’s skills will give him the edge.”
The fight between Usyk and Itauma has been highly anticipated by boxing fans, with many eager to see if Usyk can continue his winning streak in the heavyweight division. The winner of this fight will likely face the winner of the upcoming rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr.
Froch also shared his prediction for the fight, stating, “I believe Usyk will win by decision. Itauma may have his moments, but I think Usyk’s technical abilities will ultimately lead him to victory.”
With both fighters determined to come out on top, this is sure to be an exciting and highly competitive match. Boxing fans around the world will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this clash between two skilled and determined fighters.
