Talk of a potential clash picked up after both fighters recorded victories in recent weeks, with Itauma continuing his rapid rise through the heavyweight division and Wilder returning with a decision win over Derek Chisora. The timing has led to speculation that the two could meet as early as this summer.
Fury said that Wilder would gain little from the fight and told Queensberry that the bout would make little sense. “Frank (Warren) will have to give him (Wilder) a good few pounds, a few million, to fight against (Itauma) for the wrong reasons.
“If you already had 40 or 50 million and spent it, what good is another £2 million to you? Pointless. To be embarrassed by a young child in front of the world, and you’re just going to spend it anyway.”
Fury also made it clear that he does not see Wilder’s experience as a factor that can close the gap between the two fighters.
“It’s not even a fight. One man gets shot, and one man doesn’t, one man is in his prime.”
Itauma is expected to return in July as his team continues to position itself towards higher-level opposition, while Wilder’s recent win over Chisora ​​has brought renewed attention to his future options.
A potential meeting between the two would carry clear risk for Wilder, especially with a possible fight against Anthony Joshua still being discussed as a more lucrative alternative, which could influence his next move.
The fight has yet to be formally booked, but speculation continues to grow around a possible matchup.
