Wardley Says Itauma Fight Can Wait Until Both Hold World Titles
Wardley’s immediate priority is Joseph Parker on October 25 for the WBO mandatory slot, with Itauma pencilled for a December 13 Manchester return.
Overview
- Fabio Wardley said he would only consider facing stablemate Moses Itauma once both have become world champions.
- Wardley and Itauma share trainer Ben Davison and are aligned under the same Queensberry promotional umbrella.
- Wardley meets Joseph Parker on October 25, and the winner is set to become Oleksandr Usyk’s next WBO mandatory challenger.
- Wardley acknowledged Parker’s recent form but said he believes he can force a stoppage if he lands clean.
- Moses Itauma is being lined up for December 13 in Manchester after a first-round KO of Dillian Whyte in August, with reported matchmaking complicated by opponents turning the bout down.