Ten young fighters aiming to make a huge impact like Moses Itauma

Moses Itauma is back in action later this month as he aims to show the world that he is the future of the heavyweight division. 

Itauma will face Dillian Whyte, a former world title challenger, live on DAZN PPV, and he can prove himself to be the next big thing at heavyweight. 

As well as Itauma, there are several other young fighters hoping to make a big impact over the next couple of years. 

Here, DAZN News’ Chris Walker looks at 10 fighters who could be future stars. 

Leo Atang 

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The heavyweight star who was pursued by all the leading promoters finally put pen to paper with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. 

Atang made his debut earlier this year and he impressed by winning in one round. Only 18 years old, Atang certainly appears to have what it takes to stick around for a very long time. 

Tiah Mai Ayton 

Another 18-year-old who recently stole the show on a Matchroom show is the brilliant Tiah Mai Ayton. 

Possessing an outstanding amateur record and also heavy hands, Ayton was superb on her pro debut, and she is likely to be fast-tracked to world level. 

Emiliano Vargas 

The son of former world champion, Fernando Vargas, Emiliano Vargas is showing all the qualities that made his dad a major attraction in the late 1990s and following decade. 

Currently 15-0 with 13 early finishes, the handsome Californian has ticked plenty of boxes so far and he is quickly catching fire with his relentless displays. 

Curmel Moton  

Guided by Floyd Mayweather, Curmel Moton has the backing of one of the modern era’s greatest fighters, but there is every confidence he can be just as successful as his mentor. 

Moton has looked the part in his short career so far and as long as he keeps winning, his attachment to Mayweather will surely keep his name in the headlines. 

Abdullah Mason  

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Abdullah Mason could be world champion by the end of the year as he faces Sam Noakes in an intriguing clash in November. 

The hard-hitting American could be Top Rank’s next huge star, and if he can claim a world title in 2025, next year could be his best one yet. 

Adam Azim 

Despite being around for a number of years, Adam Azim is still only 23. 

The British super-lightweight is quickly climbing the rankings and with major fights just around the corner, is he the man to fly the flag globally for his nation? 

Rianna Doforo 

Despite suffering her first loss last time out, Rianna Doforo will likely have learnt plenty despite only being 17. 

The Liverpool star made her debut in Mexico aged 15, and with four tough fights already on her record, that experience is likely to serve her well moving forward. 

Floyd Schofield 

Floyd Schofield has long been earmarked for world title runs and he almost got that opportunity earlier this year before illness forced him out of a huge fight with Shakur Stevenson. 

Returning to the ring in June this year, Schofield reminded people of his qualities when he destroyed former world champion, Tevin Farmer, in one round. 

Omari Jones 

The American star was in demand before turning pro and it was Eddie Hearn who won the race to capture the Florida man. 

Jones has not put a step wrong in his three fights and he can expect to be kept busy on his rise up the super-welterweight rankings. 

David Lopez 

Trained by his father in California, on America’s west coast, David Lopez is fast making a name for himself. 

Fighting mainly in Atlanta as he builds his ledger, Lopez has shown plenty of promise, and if he can get active, then the promise he possesses will surely see him in bigger fights moving forward. 

Watch Itauma vs Whyte live on DAZN

You can watch Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte live on DAZN on August 16. More information is available here.