Moses Itauma says Wilder vs Chisora ends in a knockout: “He wins”

Moses Itauma, like many, does not see Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder going the distance.

Chisora has built a reputation on toughness and volume, often dragging opponents into uncomfortable territory, while Wilder’s game remains centred around his devastating right hand.

The clash, should it have happened with both men in their primes, would present an interesting dynamic between pressure and power.

However, with talk of retirement surrounding both fighters and fans dubious that they could currently compete at the top level, the stakes feel heightened. Add to that that at least one retirement has been promised, and it becomes a relatively high stakes affair outside of the title picture.

It may be one of a few heavyweight fights we see this year in which the old guard of the division makes way for a new generation. Leading the charge for the young heavyweights is Moses Itauma, who is widely regarded as not only a future champion, but a dominant one.

Itauma, when giving his thoughts to the BBC, gave the edge to his countryman by KO.

“I’m going for Chisora. He wins by mid-to-late stoppage.”

Chisora is favourite for the win given how the recent form stacks up. His latest victories against Otto Wallin and Joe Joyce were impressive at this stage of his career and have given him the benefit of activity.

Wilder, who years ago would have been considered a very dangerous opponent for the Brit, looked nothing like his former self in losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, and his comeback win against Tyrrell Herndon did not tell fans man.

There are just hours to wait to see what the veteran heavyweights bring to the table.