JAKARTA - Youth boxer Moses Itauma is open to holding a fight against Agit Kabayel. He is also enthusiastic about having the match in Germany, which is Kabayel's hometown.
Itauma, who is currently 21 years old, said that the big fight could be held as soon as next summer after he passed the big test against Jermaine Franklin this weekend.
"Kabaye and I are in the summer. I don't mind either (the duel takes place in Germany). I also like Germany. So, I don't mind going there and fighting with him," said Itauma quoted from Ring Magazine.
Meanwhile, Itauma and Franklin will fight in 10 rounds as part of the main event of the Queensberry Promotions event at the Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester, England, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
The two fighters were originally scheduled to fight on January 24, 2026, but a second-degree biceps muscle injury forced Itauma to withdraw and caused the entire series of matches to be postponed.
"The main reason we brought in Franklin is because he was able to withstand the best punches of Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte and still be able to get back up. We'll see if he can do the same for me," said Itauma.
Itauma is currently on the verge of capturing the heavyweight world title. However, he is still looking for a more challenging test before stepping onto the prestigious stage of the division.
If he manages to overcome the heavy obstacle of facing Franklin, it is likely that Itauma will try to position himself as best as possible to be able to get the opportunity to win the heavyweight world championship belt at the end of this year.
Currently, Itauma is ranked first in the WBO and WBA so he can take any path he chooses. One of them is trying to challenge Kabayel, who is the number one boxer on the WBC list.
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