Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are nearing the end… but the next generation of top UK heavyweights is ALREADY here – and talents like Moses Itauma and Johnny Fisher can prove they are superstars in Saudi

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have put Britain at the forefront of heavyweight boxing over the past decade, with both men involved in some of the biggest nights the sport has ever had.

Who can forget Fury returning after a three-year layoff before knocking out Deontay Wilder twice? Or how about Joshua rising from the canvas to stop Wladimir Klitschko in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium?

But nothing – except those memories – lasts forever. Joshua was dominated by Daniel Dubois in September at the same venue where he stopped Klitschko on that miraculous April evening in 2017, and his promoter Eddie Hearn has admitted the 35-year-old is coming to the end of his glittering career.

Fury will look to regain his titles from Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night in a fight that will determine the best heavyweight of this era. But Fury is now 36 and Usyk turns 38 next month.

The pair put on a thrilling battle the first time out in May, with Usyk emerging victorious on points, but it’s fair to ask how many more times they can realistically go to the well for one last big performance.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if either man, or possibly even both, walks away after Saturday’s fight, leaving fans wondering who the next generation of elite heavyweights will be. They might just get their answer when they tune into two intriguing matchups on the undercard.

Teen sensation Moses Itauma will face Australia’s Demsey McKean, while 25-year-old Johnny Fisher will take on compatriot Dave Allen.

Itauma and Fisher are undefeated and are making waves in Great Britain. Now, on the biggest stage of them all, they get the chance to prove that they are the future of the heavyweight division.

Itauma has already fought on two Fury undercards in Saudi Arabia and looked like the real deal on both occasions. But McKean, who has just one defeat to his name and was once considered an opponent for Joshua, will be a step forward in his class.

Itauma was born in Slovakia and faced racism in his early years before 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 take the title in the next four months, but a win over McKean would put him in the mix for some big fights in 2025. And one possible option could be a domestic showdown with Fisher if he can get past Allen on Saturday night.

Fisher may be six years older than Itauma, but his career has steadily developed due to his limited amateur background.

However, he has already built a large fan base, while his father has become a social media phenomenon with his ‘Bosh!’ videos.

Fisher and his father don’t seem to take themselves too seriously outside the ring, but when it comes to boxing, that’s a different matter.

Known as ‘The Romford Bull’, Fisher has stopped eleven of his twelve opponents and has built a reputation as a devastating puncher. Just ask Alen Babic, who lasted less than a round when he took on Fisher in July.

If Fisher can do something similar this weekend on the usually durable Allen, it would be a big statement.

Allen has been in the ring with Dillian Whyte, as well as Olympic medalists David Price, Tony Yoka and Frazer Clarke, and has not been a pushover despite losing all those fights.

He rates his chances against the somewhat untested Fisher, but the momentum is with the Essex man as he sees perhaps his biggest win yet.

It is unclear what the heavyweight landscape will look like this weekend. A win for Usyk would cement his status as the best heavyweight in the world. He is said to have nothing left to prove and has even teased a possible return to cruiserweight.

Meanwhile, a Fury win could set up a trilogy fight or a meeting with Joshua before both men likely sail into the sunset.

What is more certain is that the end is nigh for this era of heavyweight boxing.

Dubois announced himself as a major player in the blue-riband division by beating Joshua, but there may have been some concerns over a lack of worthy challengers, with the likes of Whyte and Derek Chisora ​​also on the way.

Fortunately, Itauma and Fisher seem ready to take the step and can show that they are superstars in the making with convincing victories on Saturday evening.

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