Is He America's New Heavyweight Star? Da'Mazion Vanhouter

As American boxing is talked about as needing a major heavyweight champion, Da'Mazion Vanhouter is putting himself forward for the role. The 21-year-old boxer, who is still at the start of his career, is making headlines by beating his opponents quickly.

Vanhouter's most notable recent fight was against Raphael Akpejiori in Las Vegas. Facing an opponent who stands 6 feet 8 inches (about 2 meters 3 centimeters) tall, the boxer appeared to dislocate his left shoulder. He quickly recovered, however, and knocked out his opponent with his other hand. Vanhouter said the pain in his shoulder was a sudden ache at that moment and that it was not very serious.

Vanhouter began his professional career at 17 and has fought 13 times. He won seven fights in a row by knockout. Nine of his 10 knockout wins came in the first round. The young boxer said that while he was competing at super welterweight, he gained nearly 80 pounds when he moved up to heavyweight.

Reminding everyone that America has been searching for a new heavyweight star, Vanhouter said that search is over. "They can stop looking, because I'm already here," said the boxer, who added that he has taken on this role and that his goal is to become the best in the world.

It should also not be forgotten that high expectations can lead to sharp falls. Moses Itauma, who is also 21, was once seen as the future hope of heavyweight boxing in England.