In a thunderous statement of intent, British heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma flattened Argentina’s Ramon Ibarra in just 35 seconds on March 25, 2023, extending his flawless professional record and further fuelling his mission to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history.

The bout, held at the Telford International Centre, marked the 18-year-old’s second professional contest. After a 23-second stoppage in his January debut, Itauma continued his blitz through the heavyweight ranks with another emphatic knockout — this time, in even more convincing fashion. Ibarra, who offered little resistance and no escape from the devastating power of the young Brit, was sent crashing to the canvas after a brutal one-two that ended the contest before it had even begun.

The highly touted prospect stands tall in the division, both literally and figuratively. With a notable size and reach advantage over the shorter, more compact Ibarra, Itauma wasted no time asserting dominance. A quick, calculated left hand opened the door for a crushing right hook that sent his opponent spiralling to the mat — unable to beat the referee’s count.

Born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovakian mother, Itauma’s path to this moment has not been without adversity. Relocating to Chatham, Kent, the teenager overcame early challenges to rise through the amateur ranks, earning acclaim as one of Britain’s top young talents. His rise has caught the attention of boxing legends, including Mike Tyson himself, who has taken note of Itauma’s explosiveness and focus — traits that echo Tyson’s own meteoric ascent in the 1980s.

The target is clear: Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight world champion at 20 years and 4 months. Itauma, now 18, is aiming to beat that record — and with performances like this, that dream is starting to look less like hype and more like prophecy.

The next stop in Itauma’s journey is April 15, where he’ll feature on the undercard of Joe Joyce vs. Zhilei Zhang — another chance for the heavyweight hopeful to showcase his power and polish.

With under a minute of ring time across two pro fights and two first-round knockouts to his name, Moses Itauma’s meteoric rise is becoming must-watch material for boxing fans around the world. Keep your eyes on this one — history may be in the making.