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Moses Itauma trainer explains why Dillian Whyte knockout was an 'anticlimax'
It's been four days since Moses Itauma's emphatic first round knockout against Dillian Whyte and it is still the talk of the boxing world.
Not since the heyday of Mike Tyson has a heavyweight been bulldozing through opponents with such ease and already calls for a fight with the undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk are becoming more prevalent.
For some, leaving opponents in a heap on the canvas can result in the victor getting carried away, calling out the best and not being aware of the dangers this could pose for their future careers. This is where Itauma is different.
He may be a destructive force in the ring, but outside of it, Itauma is calm, collected and realistic about what the future could hold.
This is something which his trainer, Ben Davison, believes makes him a special and rare talent in an exciting heavyweight division.
"There are lots of young fighters who have got ability, but what’s allowing him to do what he’s doing at such a young age is his emotional maturity which is so rare," Davison told DAZN's Ariel x Ade.
"That in itself is something that’s spectacular and that’s what’s allowing him to do what he’s doing at such a young age in such convincing fashion.
"It’s almost as if he expects it to happen."
One of the main reasons for Itauma facing Whyte this past weekend was the hope that the latter would provide Itauma with some much needed rounds to develop as a fighter.
Unfortunately, Whyte did the exact opposite, providing little resistance and a first round knockout followed.
While another viral finish will do wonders for Itauma's profile, he is feeling frustrated about the lack of time he is getting inside as revealed by Davison who labelled the victory against Whyte an 'anticlimax'.
"He was slightly frustrated after the fight on Saturday because as much as everybody talks about seeing him get pushed, get tested, he’s putting himself into a build-up expecting there to be a certain level of resistance.
"When the opponents are not able to do that, it almost becomes a bit of an anticlimax to be honest."
What is crucial now for Itauma is that his next fight is one that makes sense.
Yes, a world title fight may present itself, but Itauma is someone who is aware of the congested heavyweight picture at the top table.
If he realises that it maybe best for him to wait, then his team should be on the hunt for an opponent who will take Itauma into deep waters to prove whether he is not just someone who relies on brute knockout power.
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