Itauma's real superpower? The big KO

MOSES ITAUMA has been on the boxing radar since he was sparring Lawrence Okolie at just 15 - five years on he is being talked about as the next great heavyweight champion.

- BARRY MCGUIGAN

That's quite a weight to carry on young shoulders, especially when you have had only 12 pro fights, but this kid is happy to bear the expectation because he actually believes it.

I've observed him at close quarters in the gym and can attest to his talent and the belief he has in himself.

That may border on overconfidence sometimes, which can be a trap, leading you to underestimate opponents and overstate your own capabilities.

At some stage someone will take his shots and fire back. That's when we will properly understand what Itauma (above) is all about.