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Itauma Set to Face Pulev for WBA Heavyweight Title

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered Moses Itauma to challenge Kubrat Pulev for the WBA Regular World Heavyweight Title.
The fight is scheduled for January 2026, with a negotiation deadline set for November 14.
Moses Itauma, 20, remains undefeated with a record of 13-0, including a recent first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte.
Kubrat Pulev, 44, has a record of 32-3 and is on a three-fight win streak.
This matchup could lead Itauma to a future title shot against undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

History

Historical Context

In 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, shocked the boxing world by defeating Sonny Liston, the reigning heavyweight champion, at age 22. Clay's victory marked a turning point in boxing, as he became the youngest champion in history. Today, Oleksandr Usyk holds the heavyweight title, while 20-year-old Moses Itauma seeks to emulate Ali's legacy by challenging Kubrat Pulev for the WBA Regular Title.

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Story summary

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered Moses Itauma to challenge Kubrat Pulev for the WBA Regular World Heavyweight Title.
The fight is scheduled for January 2026, with a negotiation deadline set for November 14.
Moses Itauma, 20, remains undefeated with a record of 13-0, including a recent first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte.
Kubrat Pulev, 44, has a record of 32-3 and is on a three-fight win streak.
This matchup could lead Itauma to a future title shot against undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

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