1. Moses Itauma’s Meteoric Rise
- Stunning KO Victory: 20-year-old Moses Itauma delivered a shock first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte in under two minutes, signaling his arrival as a serious heavyweight contender.
- Measured Path Forward: While Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has expressed interest in a high-profile matchup between Itauma and undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, Itauma’s team is favoring a gradual rise. Their plan currently includes a preparatory fight—possibly against Jermaine Franklin—before considering elite-level opponents in December.
2. Upcoming Super Middleweight Showdown
- Canelo vs. Terence Crawford: A major superfight is now under a month away: Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight titles against Terence Crawford on September 13, 2025.
3. Boxing Safety Under Spotlight in Japan
- Urgent Reforms: In response to the tragic deaths of boxers Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, the Japanese Boxing Commission has initiated emergency safety reforms and rule changes to protect fighters.
4. Kenneth Llover Stays Undefeated
- Bantamweight Action: Filipino boxer Kenneth Llover maintained his unbeaten record by defeating former two-division world champion Luis Concepcion in a non-title bantamweight bout.
5. Fiji Doubles Down on Amateur Development
- Long-Term Focus: Fiji’s amateur boxing program is enhancing its long-term development by sending top fighters on international tours, as they gear up for the Commonwealth Games and Olympics.
Quick Summary Table
| Story | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| Moses Itauma | Rapid rise after knockout win; team planning strategic next steps |
| Canelo vs. Crawford | Highly anticipated superfight set for September |
| Japan’s Safety Reforms | New protocols following tragic boxer deaths |
| Kenneth Llover | Continues unbeaten streak with victory over ex-world champion |
| Fiji Amateur Boxing | Investing in development ahead of international multi-sport events |
