British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that discussions are underway for a potential clash between Anthony Joshua and rising heavyweight Moses Itauma in 2026.

 

 

 

Joshua, 35, is 15 years older than the highly rated Itauma, who is just 20. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion could meet the youngster who is also a British–Nigerian if a world heavyweight title is at stake.

 

 

 

 

“I don’t really look at the Moses fight and think that’s a fight for AJ,” Hearn told Sky Sports. “There’s many reasons for that. One, what do you gain out of it? Moses is a very good fighter. If you win, you’ve beaten up a 20-year-old. If you lose, you’ve lost to a 20-year-old and your career’s over. It’s a dangerous fight — I rate Moses very highly.”

 

 

 

However, Hearn admitted that Joshua himself might see things differently.

 

 

 

 

“AJ’s decision would be completely different. He would probably be bang up for fighting Moses. He’d find that exciting, and if there was a chance to fight Moses for the world heavyweight title, we’d take it in a heartbeat.”