Warren's Chilling AJ KO Threat

“He'll Do to Him What Tyson's Going to Do”

In a fiery and candid media scrum, veteran promoter Frank Warren sent shockwaves through the heavyweight division with a stunning and dismissive prediction for Anthony Joshua. When pressed on a potential comeback opponent for AJ ahead of a speculated mega-fight with Tyson Fury, Warren didn't hesitate to name-drop a fighter he believes would derail the entire event: rising prospect Moses Itauma.

“I'd love him to fight Moses,” Warren stated, before being asked if that presented too much jeopardy. His response was immediate and brutal. “Of course it will. It'll ruin it.” When asked why, Warren delivered the chilling money line: “Moses will knock him out. He’ll do to him what Tyson's going to do to him.” The comment serves as a stark warning, equating the punching power of a young prospect with that of the heavyweight king, Tyson Fury, and casting serious doubt on Joshua's ability to withstand the division's elite power.

Usyk's Ultimatum: Face the Mandatories or Vacate

Warren's focus then shifted to the undisputed heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, and he was clearly agitated. With Usyk publicly musing about facing the winner of the weekend's major heavyweight bout or other big-money fights, Warren drew a firm line in the sand. He emphasized that the sanctioning bodies are about to enforce their rules, starting with the WBC.

“After Usyk's fight... the WBC will order that he's got to defend against the interim and mandatory challenger in Agit Kabayel,” Warren explained. “So he's either going to fight him or he's not.” Warren repeatedly stressed that this isn't a suggestion, but an obligation. “If Usyk wants to fight him or anybody else, he's going to have to vacate the belts. Simple as that,” he declared. “He can vacate all the belts and just fight who he likes.” For Warren, the path is clear: Usyk must honor the fighters who have earned their shot or relinquish his undisputed status and let the division move on.

Britain's Answer to Hagler-Hearns

The interview took place against the backdrop of a major all-British heavyweight clash, a fight Warren holds in the highest regard. Brimming with pride, he touted the matchup between two prime, undefeated, big-punching heavyweights as a throwback to a golden era of boxing. He believes the contest is so significant it will carve its own piece of history.

“This fight I think will go in boxing folklore in this country,” Warren proclaimed. “Two undefeated fighters at their prime fighting each other.” In the ultimate praise, he made a legendary comparison. “This is going to be our answer, I believe Britain's answer, to Hagler has hurt (Hagler-Hearns).” He promised fans an explosive, forward-pressing war. “Two big punches, 95% knockout ratio between the two of them... It's going to be bombs away on the night. Don't blink.” It's clear that while the drama swirls around Joshua, Fury, and Usyk, Warren believes the next great heavyweight war is already upon us.