Aussie boxer Demsey McKean brutally knocked out in first round by 19-year-old phenom

Australian heavyweight Demsey McKean was brutally defeated by exciting teenager Moses Itauma on Sunday morning.

The planned 10-round clash on the Usyk-Fury fight card didn’t go far, with Itauma making it look easy against the Queenslander.

Itauma’s speed and power were evident from the start, as the Slovakian-born southpaw landed big shots.

His left hand found a home time and again, with one shot sending McKean to the canvas.

The Australian recovered, but moments later was sent back to the ground by another powerful shot and was done.

Commentator Adam Smith described Itauma’s skill as “just ridiculous.”

McKean, who had just one defeat to his name and was once considered an opponent of Joshua, was certainly a step up in class for Itauma, but you would have been hard-pressed to see that if you had seen the fight in Riyadh .

The 19-year-old showed power, precision and pace inside the squared circle to secure victory and in turn continue his ambitions of becoming world champion.

The teenager was born in Slovakia and faced racism in his younger years before later moving to Britain to live in Kent.

He grew up in poverty, but found his home in the boxing gym. It quickly became clear that he had talent, despite throwing up during his first training sessions.

After turning pro just a month after his 18th birthday, Itauma has already racked up ten victories, eight of which are within reach.

His final performance was the most impressive of all, as he defeated former world title challenger Mariusz Wach in just two rounds.

Itauma has previously spoken about breaking Mike Tyson’s record as the youngest heavyweight champion in history.

That ambitious goal seems out of reach unless he can win the title in the next four months, but a win over McKean will set him up for some big fights in 2025.