Teenage heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma capped off a whirlwind 2023 campaign with a stunning first-round stoppage of Michal Boloz at York Hall. The 18-year-old prodigy improved his record to 7-0 (5 KO’s) by dispatching Boloz in just one minute, adding another emphatic finish to his growing highlight reel.

From the opening bell, Itauma wasted no time asserting dominance. The young southpaw unleashed a variety of crisp, powerful shots, immediately rocking the rugged Polish veteran. Boloz, who entered the ring with a dangerous reputation of his own, was overwhelmed by Itauma’s blistering speed and sharp left hand.

Seconds into the bout, Itauma connected with a beautifully placed left hook that sent Boloz reeling backward before crashing heavily to the canvas. Although Boloz beat the referee’s count, it was clear he was on borrowed time.

Sensing the finish, Itauma swarmed his wounded opponent, unleashing a ferocious combination of head and body shots that left Boloz no room to recover. Under a torrential downpour of punches, Boloz hit the floor once again. Referee Lee Every stepped in swiftly, waving off the bout and sparing Boloz from further punishment, despite the brave protests from the fallen fighter.

The victory marked Itauma’s third consecutive first-round knockout, as he continues to build incredible momentum early in his career. Fighting on the undercard of the European lightweight title clash between Gavin Gwynne and Emiliano Marsili, Itauma once again stole the spotlight, thrilling the York Hall faithful with another dominant performance.

With his relentless pace and growing knockout power, the Chatham-born heavyweight has already begun drawing comparisons to boxing legends. Itauma’s ambitions are clear: he’s chasing the record set by Mike Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 years, four months, and 22 days. If Itauma continues at this blistering pace, he could very well rewrite history books before long.

As 2023 closes, Moses Itauma stands as one of the brightest young stars in the heavyweight division, blending explosive offense, dazzling hand speed, and composure beyond his years. With seven fights in the calendar year and no signs of slowing down, the boxing world eagerly awaits what’s next for the teenage phenom.