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The family moved to Chatham in Kent when Itauma was just three.<\/p>\n
He began boxing at the age of nine and – although he admits he hated his first session – he enjoyed the social side of being with his gym friends and persevered.<\/p>\n
During his teenage years, his talent became apparent with tournament wins around the world.<\/p>\n
“Where I lived there were a lot of amateurs on the scene, and I was always in and around boxing – I had it good at school and grew close with my friends because I’d see them in class and two hours later I’d see them at the gym,” he says.<\/p>\n
Before his 16th birthday, Itauma was sparring with ex-cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie.<\/p>\n
His talent was noticed by those in the know. When Itauma’s elder brother, Karol, signed with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, it wasn’t long before he did the same.<\/p>\n
The promoters preferred the heavyweight’s middle name, Moses, to his given forename of Enriko.<\/p>\n
Eager to do whatever he could to propel his budding career, Itauma agreed to go by his middle name.<\/p>\n
“Karol said Moses sounded strong for a heavyweight, so we decided to go with it,” he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n