1<\/p>\n Itauma is chasing heavyweight history and has been compared to heavyweight icon AliCredit: Getty<\/p>\n Victory will see him become the second youngest ever heavyweight world champion since Mike Tyson<\/a>, who recorded the feat at 20 with Itauma currently 21.<\/p>\n Naturally the British bruiser has been compared to Tyson and many other greats, having yet to be beaten and carrying a real invincibility aura.<\/p>\n But former two-weight world champion Saunders has got one step further on the latest episode of talkBOXING.<\/p>\n When asked about the 21-year-old sensation, he said: \u201cI think he\u2019s the best I\u2019ve seen since Muhammad Ali<\/a>. <\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n “He has got that back foot, front foot. You\u2019ve got that slip counter. H<\/p>\n “He\u2019s the only heavyweight I know who can lean off and throw a lead uppercut and finish you with two or three shots after in a split second.<\/p>\n “Balance, his feet, everything about him. He’s unbelievable. I’m probably his biggest fan. He amazes me.”<\/p>\n Boxing legend Ali is widely considered the greatest fighter of all-time inside and outside the ring.<\/p>\n So the fact Itauma is already being compared as the next best is a glowing endorsement, prior to securing any major accolades at world level.<\/p>\n When asked if British rival Daniel Dubois would beat him in a blockbuster stadium fight<\/a>, Saunders added simply: “No.”<\/p>\n Of course the Chatham native has a way to go before brushing shoulders with the greats of the past.<\/p>\n He will need big-name and quality dance partners to justify his inclusion with the blue-riband elite.<\/p>\n Itauma – no-one will beat him he’s a phenom<\/p>\n Of course the road map for Itauma will see him come up against some difficult tests if he is to blaze his route to undisputed status.<\/p>\n First up is Hrgovic, then he will likely be enforced to face Frank Sanchez<\/a> in a maiden defence.<\/p>\n Then the likes of Dubois, Agit Kabayel and many others will be involved en route.<\/p>\n But Saunders still believes that none of the current greats are any match for the gifted talent.<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Moses](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/moses-itauma-looks-titles-fight-1101169273.jpg\")
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