Demsey McKean is able to put an finish to the hype round rising younger heavyweight Moses Itauma on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Itauma has rapidly develop into one of many hottest prospects in boxing and, at simply 19 years previous, has already breezed by means of the likes of Mariusz Wach. McKean is a stable take a look at for younger Itauma; the 22-1 Australian’s sole defeat got here by the hands of Filip Hrgovic within the twelfth spherical.
McKean is conscious that he has been chosen as a stepping stone on Itauma’s path in the direction of a world title however is making ready to sink any future plans for the younger prospect.
“It’s the Moses [Itauma] present in the intervening time,” stated McKean. “I don’t thoughts, I’m sort of used to being the underdog, particularly within the Filip Hrgovic battle. I’ve had a extremely good coaching camp, my sparring has been good, every part has been good. I’m able to disrupt the Moses present come Saturday.”
“It didn’t sound plausible, I can’t lie,” Itauma responded.
The teenager appeared barely in awe that he had been given the chance to battle on such an enormous stage so early in his profession, however insisted that he wouldn’t be overlooking what’s a tricky take a look at towards McKean.
“I’m simply a teen, it’s mad that I’m underneath these vibrant lights and on the identical desk as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. I’m grateful for this chance and I’m going to take it with each palms. I’m 19 years previous and I solely turned skilled final yr, Demsey McKean has had double the quantity of fights and but he’s the underdog. I’m not trying previous Demsey, for me that is my world title battle.”
