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Eddie Hearn's Teramoana Teramoana prediction will become much clearer with next fight

Teramoana Teramoana is being tipped for a title shot within five fights by Eddie Hearn, but he's got to prove himself against a greater calibre of opponent

[Eddie Hearn has high hopes for Teremoana Teremoana]

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Eddie Hearn has high hopes for Teremoana Teremoana

The Olympians are coming. Teremoana Teremoana looked spectacular on the Gold Coast this week, making DeAndre Savage his 12th straight victim, all inside two rounds.

The Australian lost to Bakhodir Jalolov in the Paris quarters two years ago, but looks to be adapting to the pro ranks quicker than the double Olympic champion.

Part of that is due to Jalalov contesting two Olympic cycles. Now that his career is being guided by Queensberry Promotions, who have arguably the best crop of heavyweights in the world, the giant Uzbek will be looking to get things moving.

Teremoana is part of rival Matchrooms stable, which adds to the competitive dynamic and dangles the prospect of a world title rematch between the two Olympians down the line.

Jalolov had just too much experience for Teremoana over three rounds in Paris. That wont mean much should they meet in the pro ring.

Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn is talking about a world title shot at the back end of next year for Teremoana. That is ambitious even for a ruthless finisher like him. Bigger tests will come but he is certainly exciting. And at 28 looks set to forge a big career.

Teremoana has the power to take out anyone and looks really organised behind the jab. The fundamentals are excellent. I particularly like the way he follows through after landing a big shot. He stays on top of his opponent and throws great combinations.

We have seen excellent Polynesian fighters before but Im not sure we have witnessed a heavyweight from the south seas as exciting as this. Joseph Parker, a former world champion, of course, has all the tools but never looked as explosive as Teremoana appears.

[Teremoana Teremoana produced a statement victory on the Gold Coast]

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Teremoana Teremoana produced a statement victory on the Gold Coast

David Tua had a decent career, yet he was eight inches shorter and stocky, the opposite of this guy, who stands 6ft 6ins and weighs 19 stones.

Though there are some terrific athletes from the region, most look to rugby to forge a professional sports career. Teremoana could put a serious dent in that tradition.

I know the importance of rugby in New Zealand, where many of the Polynesian community play, but not even the great All Blacks bank what Teremoana will earn should he go all the way.

Its still early, of course. The elite guys are not easy to hit, and they can take a shot. Hearn thinks Teramoana is five more fights from a title shot. To make good on that claim Teremoana, like every prospect coming through, must prove himself against opponents good enough to fire back.

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