Boxing Talk with Ade Oladipo: Usyk vs Itauma, Why the Fight Isn’t Happening

Why is Oleksandr Usyk refusing to fight Moses Itauma? 👀 Is this respect for a rising star… or a calculated move at the top of the heavyweight division? In this episode, Ade breaks down Usyk’s comments after he admitted he “doesn’t want to break” unbeaten heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma. With Itauma quickly emerging as one of the most exciting young fighters in boxing, this decision raises big questions about timing, development, and risk at elite level. We also preview Itauma vs Germaine Franklin and ask whether Itauma can fast-track his way into world title contention. Plus, there’s discussion on the wider heavyweight boxing landscape, the shift from the old guard to the new generation, and what that means for the future of the division. Elsewhere, Ade gives his take on Viddal Riley vs Jai Opetaia, Gabriela Fundora’s continued dominance, and the ongoing challenges facing small-hall boxing. This episode covers boxing news, heavyweight boxing analysis, Oleksandr Usyk, Moses Itauma, fight analysis, and the latest developments in the boxing world. 🎧 Subscribe to Boxing Talk with Ade Oladipo on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music for the latest boxing news, fight breakdowns, heavyweight updates and straight talking opinions. 📩 Join Ade’s mailing list for exclusive updates: https://subscribepage.io/adeoladipo-signup 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AdeOladipo1 🐦 Follow Ade on X: https://x.com/ade_oladipo1 📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ade.oladipo/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ade_oladipo 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586654100638 ✉️ Email: [email protected] ⚽️ Check out my football channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ADEOLADIPOTALKSFOOTBALL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices