Most of the 20 -year -old boxers will build national and European titles – former Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury was 21 when he won the English belt – but Itauma left that route and targets directly to the top.
Fellow has gone to become Britain’s Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois to become world champions. Itauma has crossed what he had achieved in a professional rank from his age.
The trio enjoyed the undefeated beginning for his career, but Dubois was 21 years old when he won his 12th battle, Rage 22 and Joshua 25.
However, early success for Itma in any way does not guarantee future gold.
ITAUMA has been carefully managed in the last two years and at the age of 37 is White, although the biggest name he has faced.
“Yes, this is the right time [to face Whyte] And I only say that because it is not a wrong time, “Itma said.
“Everyone needs a success battle. AJ did it with Charles Martin, Tyson Fury did it with Donti Wilder, so I think it is my success fight.”
Whyte, WBC interim champion, who fought with Fury, Joshua and Joseph Parker, undoubtedly provides a platform to Itaoma to go to the next level of his career, but only if he wins.
Saturday will be the first time Itma has headed a card as a professional. If he distributes on a large platform, he can soon find himself with WBO interim champion Parker or even usyk.
