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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.