The promoter aims to fast-track the 28-year-old fighter’s progression by securing a pair of bouts this year, followed by an additional four or five matchups prior to testing him against a world heavyweight champion.
“My goal is certainly to secure two matches this year. Looking forward to 2027, we are targeting the latter part of that year for a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship,” Hearn remarked following the bout. “However, he requires four or five more contests before stepping into that arena. He truly needs an opponent capable of pushing him past five or six rounds.”
Executing such a tight itinerary demands constant activity from Teremoana. A condensed timeline leaves virtually no room for physical setbacks, fight delays, or extended intervals between his training camps.
The more significant uncertainty revolves around the identity of these foes and the strategy to propel Teremoana into contention for a title shot.
Hearn floated Brandon Moore as a potential upcoming challenger. Moore went the full ten rounds with Savage last year. Nevertheless, a clash of this caliber fails to clarify how Teremoana will maneuver to the top of the heavyweight rankings.
“Brandon Moore is a strong candidate for his next outing,” Hearn expressed. “We are in desperate search of an opponent. It is incredibly challenging in Australia, as virtually nobody is willing to step into the ring with him.”
Without earning a mandatory status, there is zero assurance that any reigning heavyweight champion will offer him a voluntary defense in 2027. Sanctioning organization requirements and more profitable alternative bouts often force top contenders to wait indefinitely.
Ultimately, Hearn must book matches that elevate Teremoana’s standing in the rankings, guiding him toward a title eliminator or a mandatory position. Merely racking up another half-dozen victories will not automatically secure him a shot at the belt.
The promoter acknowledges that the caliber of opponents must increase significantly.
“Regrettably, the upcoming opposition will likely be far more hazardous, as we simply cannot continue winning with quick first or second-round knockouts,” he pointed out.
While Teremoana’s sheer strength ensured a smooth start to his boxing journey, the upcoming chapter introduces a totally distinct set of hurdles. Even though Hearn has targeted the end of 2027, he has yet to outline the precise pathway that will elevate Teremoana to a championship challenge.
