Itauma Destroys Mezencev

On May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a fight for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title (over 90.7 kg) took place between British prospect Moses Itauma (9-0, 7 KOs) and German Ilja Mezencev (25-4, 21 KOs).

The fight ended with Itauma's early victory in the second round – TKO 2.

This marks Moses Itauma's fifth consecutive stoppage victory. On March 22, Itauma won by technical knockout against compatriot Dan Garber (6-3, 2 KOs). On April 13, Mezencev knocked out Croatian Petar Mrvalj (10-22, 5 KOs).