“ I said this is Mike Tyson, Michael Spinks. Y’all believe that sh*t now? ” exclaimed one of boxing’s biggest and perhaps loudest social media enthusiasts, ShowBizz The Adult, during the latest episode of his podcast. His words came just a few hours ago, roughly a day after Moses Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round of their fight at Riyadh’s ANB Arena. Though not a newcomer, Itauma, all but two of whose 13 outings have ended in early stoppages, has often been compared to Mike Tyson of the modern era, or more precisely, the UK’s Mike Tyson. His performance against a seasoned veteran like Whyte only added to that mystique.

There are reasons for the comparison. At just 20 years old, Moses Itauma’s fighting style closely resembles that of Mike Tyson in his prime. Lik

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