Moses Itauma vs Mike Balogun: Predictions, Analysis, and Breakdown

Queensberry Promotions has another interesting bout in the Heavyweight division. This bout is between Moses Itauma and Mike Balogun, which is set as the main card fight. Considering the last five matches, Moses Itauma is on an eleven-game consecutive win streak, while Mike Balogun has won four of his last five fights. Here’s a quick breakdown—and who could be the smarter bet?

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

Moses Itauma – WWWWW

Terri Harper has built an impressive professional boxing career with 14 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. People call her “Belter,” and she fights out of Denaby, Yorkshire, England. Her most recent fight didn’t go her way—she lost to Sandy Ryan in the fourth round by TKO when she was challenging for the WBO World Female Welterweight Title.

Before that, she had a tough match against Cecilia Braekhus, where she defended her WBA World Female Super Welterweight Title. That fight ended in a majority draw, showing just how close the competition was. Going back to September 24, 2022, Harper won the WBA World Female Super Welterweight Title by beating Hannah Rankin through a unanimous decision. She didn’t stop there; she successfully defended that title against Ivana Habazin, again winning by unanimous decision.

On March 12, 2022, she also claimed the vacant WBA Intercontinental Female Lightweight Title by defeating Yamila Abellaneda, once more by unanimous decision. However, not every fight was a win. Harper lost her WBC World and IBO World Female Super Featherweight titles after being knocked out by a counter-overhand right TKO.

Still, she had some great victories too. She won the vacant IBO World Female Super Featherweight Title by knocking out Nozipho Bell. After that, she defended the title several times: against Viviane Obenauf and Eva Wahlstrom, both by unanimous decisions; Natasha Jonas, by split decision; and Katharina Thanderz, by TKO.

Through all these fights, Terri Harper has shown resilience and skill, making her a strong name in women’s boxing.

Mike Balogun – WLWWW

Mike Balogun fights out of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He is currently on a one-fight winning streak. His professional record is 21 wins and 1 loss.

His last fight was on March 16, 2024. He fought Lamont Capers and won by unanimous decision. Before that, he had a tough loss to Murat Gassiev. This fight was for the vacant WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title. He lost by technical knockout in the second round.

In October 2022, Mike fought Marcus Oliveira. He won by technical knockout in the second round. On the DiBella Entertainment promotions at the Broadway Boxing event, he faced Sergio Ramirez. It was an 8-round fight, but Mike won by technical knockout in the second round.

He also fought on the Triller Fight Club promotion. There, he faced Trey Lippe. Mike won quickly in the first round by a straight left technical knockout.

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Other fighters he beat include Keith Barr (TKO in round two), Adnan Buharalija (TKO in round two), Mike Bissett (TKO in round one), Ed Fountain (unanimous decision), Marquis Valentine (TKO in round six), Terrance Marbra (unanimous decision), and DeVon Mosley (TKO in round one).

Mike has a solid record with many quick wins.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday, 05.24.2025 at 02:00 PM ET

Location: SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on DAZN Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

CATEGORY	MOSES ITAUMA	MIKE BALOGUN
AGE	20	41
HEIGHT	6’6″	6’1″
REACH	78.7″	83.0″
PRO RECORD	11-0-0	21-1-0
FIGHTING OUT OF	Chatham, Kent, England	Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Final Prediction

Moses Itauma fights from a southpaw stance. He likes to stay in the center of the ring. He has fast hands. Also, he has good cardio and strong power shots. He often aims for his opponent’s chin.

This guy will shake up the division. If you take the best skills from all other heavyweight prospects and combine them, they still won’t match Moses’ talent. He is the real deal. His angles are unorthodox, and his ring IQ is impressive. It’s pretty amazing to watch.

He has a great future. He moves well and packs a powerful punch. His mentors should take it step by step with him. We will see what he can do in tougher fights, but I believe he will become a heavyweight champion.

Mike Balogun is quite fast. He’s wild and leaves himself open. This should be a fun fight with Moses… at least while it lasts.

Balogun isn’t bad, but Moses has already beaten two fighters with better records and bigger names. The DBC thinks Moses can go all the way. But he must keep improving.

Moses Itauma will win this fight quickly. And he will do it by knockout.

UNDER 4.5 ROUNDS

MOSES ITAUMA TO WIN

MOSES ITAUMA TO WIN BY KNOCKOUT