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David Haye says Moses Itauma should face former heavyweight champion in comeback: “He needs him”

has advised to face one particular heavyweight, who can present him with the type of “fear factor” he needs to “grow”. The 21-year-old squared off with in August, attempting to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since dethroned Trevor Berbick…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:40 AM
David Haye says Moses Itauma should face former heavyweight champion in comeback: “He needs him”
Key Things to Know
  • David Haye advises Moses Itauma to fight former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr in his ring return.
  • Haye believes Ruiz offers the ambition, high volume, and fear factor necessary for Itauma's development.
  • Moses Itauma is slated to return to action in the first quarter of 2027 following his loss to Filip Hrgovic.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former world champion David Haye has advised heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma to fight former unified champion Andy Ruiz Jr in his upcoming ring return. Speaking to Tris Dixon, Haye argued that Ruiz provides the durability, ambition, and fear factor that the 21-year-old fighter requires to grow following his first career setback.

Itauma is scheduled to return to action in early 2027 after suffering a ninth-round stoppage loss to Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title in August. Meanwhile, Ruiz also enters off a defeat after losing a unanimous decision to Damian Knyba in September.

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