GLASGOW – May 27, 2025 — In a blistering showcase of raw power and clinical precision, Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) delivered yet another early-night demolition job, dispatching the rugged Mike Balogun (21-2, 16 KOs) in under two rounds at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow. The bout, set for ten, ended abruptly at just 46 seconds into the second stanza, as referee John Latham called a halt after three thunderous knockdowns.

From the opening bell, Balogun came out like a man possessed, pressing forward with reckless ambition. His aggression briefly unsettled the 254-pound phenom, but Itauma quickly flipped the script. A short left hand in the opening round sent the American tumbling to the canvas, warning of the violence to come.

Balogun, a former NFL line-backer turned heavyweight battler, came out with the same intensity in round two—only to be met with a lightning-fast right hook that dropped him like a felled oak. Though he beat the count, the end was looming. Moments later, as he charged forward again, Itauma uncorked a counter right that deposited Balogun flat on his back. This time, Latham had seen enough.

With this emphatic TKO victory, Itauma retains his WBO Inter-Continental and WBA International heavyweight belts, pushing his record to a spotless 12-0. It also marks the eighth consecutive opponent he’s dispatched within two rounds, underscoring why he’s widely regarded as the next great hope in the heavyweight division.

At just 20 years old, the Medway-born southpaw is already turning heads globally. Ranked atop several “Under 25” lists and drawing praise from boxing elites, Itauma is quickly morphing from promising prospect to unavoidable contender.

Saturday’s performance was not just a win—it was a message. Every time Itauma steps through the ropes, he seems to sharpen his edge. His devastating blend of speed, timing, and composure belies his youth, and his finishing instincts are elite.

Moses Itauma’s Previous Fight: vs Demsey McKean 21.12.2024