Moses Itauma will face the biggest test of his unbeaten career when he takes on Filip Hrgovic on August 29 at London’s O2 Arena.
The heavyweight clash is expected to be officially announced in the coming days, with a press conference reportedly planned for next week. For Itauma, the fight represents a major step up in opposition after rapidly climbing the heavyweight ranks with a series of dominant victories.
The 21-year-old southpaw has built a 14-0 record with 12 knockouts and has yet to be taken beyond six rounds as a professional. His most recent victory came in March when he stopped Jermaine Franklin in five rounds, a performance that pushed him further into the world-title conversation.
Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) brings a far more experienced résumé into the contest. The Croatian contender’s only defeat came against Daniel Dubois in June 2024 when their IBF interim heavyweight title fight was stopped due to cuts.
The Croatian contender’s only defeat came against Daniel Dubois in June 2024 when their IBF interim heavyweight title fight was stopped due to cuts.
After stopping Dave Allen in three rounds in May, Hrgovic made it clear that he was interested in facing Itauma.
“Moses never reached the promised land. I want to fight with anyone in the division, Moses, anyone,” Hrgovic said to Sky Sports Boxing.
“If I’m healthy, and I look like I am, no problem for me. I never run from any opponent.”
The matchup answers growing calls for Itauma to face a proven contender after dispatching a string of lower-level opposition. Hrgovic is expected to provide the toughest examination yet of the British prospect’s durability, stamina, and ability to deal with an opponent capable of extending him into the later rounds.
The bout will headline Itauma’s first event at the O2 Arena and could move the winner closer to a world-title opportunity in one of boxing’s most competitive divisions.
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