Updated 20 May 2025, 09:00 BST
Heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma (11-0, 9 KOs) faces veteran puncher Mike Balogun (21-1, 16 KOs) at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 24 May 2025, a crossroads bout that will show whether the 20-year-old southpaw is ready for top-15 opposition. The result will shape Itauma’s next fight plans for later in 2025, with bigger names already circling.
Fight at a Glance
Moses Itauma returns to a partisan Scottish crowd aiming to extend his perfect record and prove he can do more than quick knockouts. Mike Balogun promises a major upset that would derail one of Britain’s hottest prospects.
Tale of the Tape
Moses Itauma
Nationality: United Kingdom
Age: 20
Record: 11-0 (9 KOs)
Height: 6 ft 4 in
Reach: 80 in
Last Weigh-In: 240 lb
Stance: Southpaw
Mike Balogun
Nationality: United States
Age: 40
Record: 21-1 (16 KOs)
Height: 6 ft 1 in
Reach: 79 in
Last Weigh-In: 238 lb
Stance: Southpaw
Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun date, start time & how to watch:
The heavyweight clash hits Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Saturday 24 May 2025 and streams live on DAZN worldwide. Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST (2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT), with the fighters expected to ring-walk at roughly 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET). UK fans can tune in via the DAZN app or smart-TV channel, while talkSPORT will carry free radio commentary from 8 p.m. for those listening on the go.
Recent Performances from both Itauma and Balogun
Moses Itauma last fight: Two-round stoppage of Kevin Espindola in December 2024.
Balogun: Back-to-back KOs, including Trey Lippe Morrison, since his lone defeat.
Moses Itauma Background and Highlights
Moses Itauma has really burst onto the scene with viral amateur clips and early-round professional finishes – search “moses itauma highlights” and you will find an array of southpaw left-hand early round knockouts. Itauma’s trainer is Ben Davison and is promoted by Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions. Karol Itauma is his brother who also boxes.
Undercard Highlights
The card also showcases Josh Taylor vs Ekow Essuman, lightweight Luke McCormack and debutant Alex Arthur Jr. Keep an eye on Nathan Collins vs Lee McGregor in a fan-friendly welterweight scrap.
What’s Next for Both Fighters?
- If Itauma wins: Winning convincingly keeps the talk alive for a showdown with Martin Bakole or Fabio Wardley before the end of 2025, winning that sets him up for a belt winning fight in 2026. Definitely puts him in the top 20 world heavyweight rankings.
- If Balogun wins: A rematch clause is likely, but British fans could see him against Frazer Clarke or David Adelaide in the meantime. The 40-year-old could vault into the WBO top-10 by winning in an upset, but unlikely.
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