Usyk vs Itauma

When is Usyk vs Itauma?

Oleksandr Usyk could face Moses Itauma in Spring 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 12 rounds in the Heavyweight division, which means there would be no weight limit.

Usyk would be making his 5th defense of the The Ring Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in August 2022. He has held this belt for 3 years and 29 days.

He would be making his 3rd defense of the WBC World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Tyson Fury in May 2024. He has held this title for 1 year and 4 months.

Also, on the line would be his 6th defense of the WBO World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in September 2021. He has been recognised as this champion for 3 years, 11 months and 23 days.

In addition, he would be defending IBF World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Daniel Dubois in July 2025. He has been IBF champion for 1 month and 30 days.

Finally, he would be making his 6th defense of the WBA Super World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in September 2021. He has been WBA champion for 3 years, 11 months and 23 days.

Usyk vs Itauma stats

Oleksandr Usyk would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 24 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 15 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Moses Itauma would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 13 wins and 0 draws, with 11 of those by knockout.

The stats suggest Itauma would have a large advantage in power over Usyk, boasting a 85% knockout percentage compared to Usyk's 63%.

Oleksandr Usyk is the older man by 18 years, at 38 years old.

Itauma has a height advantage of 3 inches over Usyk. This also extends to a 1-inch reach advantage.

Both Oleksandr Usyk and Moses Itauma fight out of a southpaw stance.

Usyk is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 11 more fights, and made his debut in 2013, 3 years and 3 months earlier than Itauma, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 180 more professional rounds, totaling 206 compared to Itauma's 26.

Moses Itauma is currently ranked number 2 by the WBA, 4 by the WBC, 1 by the WBO, 5 by the IBF, and 10 by The Ring in the Heavyweight division.

Usyk vs Itauma form

Usyk remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he beat Daniel Dubois on July 19, 2025, by knockout in the 5th round in their IBF World Heavyweight, The Ring Heavyweight, WBC World Heavyweight and WBO World Heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Stadium, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Prior to that, he had beaten Tyson Fury on December 21, 2024, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight, WBC World Heavyweight and WBA Super World Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had won against Tyson Fury on May 18, 2024, by split decision in their WBC World Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight and IBF World Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.

Before that, he had beaten Daniel Dubois on August 26, 2023, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBO World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight, IBF World Heavyweight and The Ring Heavyweight championship fight at Stadion Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland.

He had defeated Anthony Joshua on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their IBF World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight and The Ring Heavyweight championship fight at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Moses Itauma remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his last opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Dillian Whyte on August 16, 2025, by technical knockout in the 1st round at ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had won against Mike Balogun on May 24, 2025, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Demsey McKean on December 21, 2024, by technical knockout in the 1st round at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Before that, he had beaten Mariusz Wach on July 27, 2024, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at O2 Arena, Greenwich, United Kingdom.

He had won against Michal Boloz on December 1, 2023, by technical knockout in the 1st round at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Moses Itauma has been fighting more than Oleksandr Usyk.

Oleksandr Usyk last fought 8 months and 28 days ago, while Moses Itauma's last outing was 8 months ago.

Usyk's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 27 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

Itauma's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 4 months and 15 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 22 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 7 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 1.4 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Usyk vs Itauma?

Oleksandr Usyk is currently 3/10 (-330) to win the bout outright, while you can get 5/2 (+250) on Moses Itauma if you fancy the upset.

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