Moses Itauma Set for Heavyweight Showdown Against Filip Hrgovic

Moses Itauma is gearing up for a crucial bout against top 10 heavyweight Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena, scheduled for August 29. This matchup is seen as Itauma's toughest test to date, as Hrgovic, an Olympic bronze medallist, has only suffered one defeat, which came against Daniel Dubois in June 2024.

Victory for Itauma could pave the way for a world title shot, likely against IBF mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez. Alternatively, he may challenge WBA champion Murat Gassiev, who recently defended his title against Peter Kadiru. Gassiev's promoter, Al Siesta, has already called out several heavyweights, including Itauma, stating, “We’re coming for you very soon!”