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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

Moses Itauma aims to ‘start off like Mike Tyson’ but avoid the pitfalls of fame

Moses Itauma will fight for the IBF title on Saturday aged 21 (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Moses Itauma aims to emulate Mike Tyson by conquering the heavyweight division while avoiding the hazards of early stardom that contributed to his downfall.

Comparisons between the two will be reinforced if Itauma wins the IBF title vacated by Oleksandr Usyk in just his 15th fight when he faces Filip Hrgovic at The O2 on Saturday.

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