Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic | DAZN - 29 August 2026

[margaret thatcher]

i dont think he was hurt there, what i do think though is that gettin smacked and going off balance made him realize he was getting a bit wild and complacent and sloppy opening up like he was, so it helped him reel it back in

[Kilburn]

I can certainly see why someone would highlight Moses getting clipped there. But I’m also inclined to think it didn’t hurt him.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Moses Itauma to face top 10 heavyweight in Manchester

It is shaping up to be a pivotal week for Queensberry's allegedly and his heavyweight stable.

Not only will the next opponent for former champion Tyson Fury be confirmed, Warren is also hoping to clarify the next steps for 21-year-old hotshot, Moses Itauma.

Itauma, 14-0 (12 KOs), is widely regarded as the future division leader. The southpaw, in March, thrashed Jermaine Franklin in five rounds and a July 25 date at London's O2 Arena was then pencilled in for his next fight. But with Anthony Joshua subsequently annoucing he'd be fighting in Saudi Arabia on that day, it has since been reported that Itauma will instead do battle on August 8. It is now believed that the contest will occur in Manchester.

Filip Hrgovic, who bludgeoned Dave Allen in three rounds on May 16, is understood to be Itauma's opponent of choice.

"Moses is fighting up in Manchester, we're going to announce it," Warren told Sky Sports.

"He's fighting a top 10 heavyweight, we expect to get the fight we want to make over the line.

"Again, a great heavyweight fight. This division is on fire."

[joshj909]

It will be Hrgovic unless Kabayel is going to face Hrgovic instead.

[Cyclops]

Moses Itauma to face top 10 heavyweight in Manchester

It is shaping up to be a pivotal week for Queensberry's allegedly and his heavyweight stable.

Not only will the next opponent for former champion Tyson Fury be confirmed, Warren is also hoping to clarify the next steps for 21-year-old hotshot, Moses Itauma.

Itauma, 14-0 (12 KOs), is widely regarded as the future division leader. The southpaw, in March, thrashed Jermaine Franklin in five rounds and a July 25 date at London's O2 Arena was then pencilled in for his next fight. But with Anthony Joshua subsequently annoucing he'd be fighting in Saudi Arabia on that day, it has since been reported that Itauma will instead do battle on August 8. It is now believed that the contest will occur in Manchester.

Filip Hrgovic, who bludgeoned Dave Allen in three rounds on May 16, is understood to be Itauma's opponent of choice.

"Moses is fighting up in Manchester, we're going to announce it," Warren told Sky Sports.

"He's fighting a top 10 heavyweight, we expect to get the fight we want to make over the line.

"Again, a great heavyweight fight. This division is on fire."

Why Manchester? Itauma's not a Londoner but his fan base is firmly in the South East. Maybe I'm being selfish but as someone from a town only a couple of towns over from his, why not stick him in the 02 where most people who follow him can just get the tube and the last train to get home from? I had to do the full travelling and air BnB thing for Fabio vs Dubois, which was two Southerners as well. I personally can't keep on shelling out for stuff like that.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Since the CO-OP live opened, Frank's been using it a bit..


Eddie not soo much.. But it's a nice Arena, it's about time Manchester get's these fights once again.

[Cyclops]

Since the CO-OP live opened, Frank's been using it a bit..


Eddie not soo much.. But it's a nice Arena, it's about time Manchester get's these fights once again.

The Co-op is a nice venue, but it isn't the place to regularly hold fights for Southern fighters. Maybe I'd have gone to the o2, as originally announced. It's tougher to get a group of soft shandy drinking Southern lads together for another trip to Manchester, which isn't half as fun a city as it thinks it is. The Co-ops probably a much cheaper venue for the likes of Frank, but with so many PPVs for shite events already, and London venues being used for even the crappiest big fights already this year (Fury vs Makhmudov for instance, which probably would've done better as a live gate in the North) you'd think the promoters would realise they're pushing the fans a bit too far financially now.

Moses deserves a 'homecoming' of sorts.

[gregregegg]

I am not going to say Moses has been promoted poorly… because he is considered top 5 pretty universally and has never beat a top 50… so he has been promoted brilliantly.

But he hasn’t been active enough, and I think they have missed so a few chances to build his live audience profile…

Moses vs Whyte should have been O2… that’s a rare oppertunity to headline a big show in London at a low level (cause Whyte was a big name that was washed)… I get the Saudi money, but why not use Saudi for events without England fan favorites..

He hasn’t fought London or surrounds at a levle above wach on an undercard… that feels crazy.

[coneye]

I am not going to say Moses has been promoted poorly… because he is considered top 5 pretty universally and has never beat a top 50… so he has been promoted brilliantly.

But he hasn’t been active enough, and I think they have missed so a few chances to build his live audience profile…

Moses vs Whyte should have been O2… that’s a rare oppertunity to headline a big show in London at a low level (cause Whyte was a big name that was washed)… I get the Saudi money, but why not use Saudi for events without England fan favorites..

He hasn’t fought London or surrounds at a levle above wach on an undercard… that feels crazy.

Still can't help but think Franks still a bit worried about his boy moses think the best thing that could happen for Frank is Usyk retires and the belts all split Frank ending up with 3 world champs in his stable all fighting lesser opponents . Don;t really believe for one minuite Frank is interested in any thing but generational wealth for Frank

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Tough Filip Hrgovic next to test Moses Itauma

Big Croat Filip Hrovic remains the frontrunner to faces Moses Itauma in August.

Hrgovic battered Dave Allen in Doncaster, stopping the Englishman in three rounds, on May 16 and it was believed that outcome would rubberstamp Hrgovic as the man most likely to face the touted southpaw Itauma next.

Hrgovic, 33, improved to 20-1 (15 KOs) with the win, with the lone loss coming to Daniel Dubois in eight rounds in 2024.

Itauma is now 14-0 (12 KOs). Born in Slovakia and fighting out of Chatham, Kent, the gifted left hander swept through veteran Jermaine Franklin in March, halting the American in five rounds.

A source told Boxing Scene that Itauma and Hrgovic will likely meet on August 8 at London’s O2 Arena.

Hrgovic, who like Itauma is promoted by Queensberry, is a marked step up again for Itauma, who has been pegged as the future of the division.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Pushed to the end of August now.

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[keithmoonhangover]

Am I the only one who thinks this is too much too soon for Itauma? It feels a bit like David Price going into the Thompson fight.

[gilgamesh]

Am I the only one who thinks this is too much too soon for Itauma? It feels a bit like David Price going into the Thompson fight.

Might be too much too soon, but then again any step up might be when you're a barely active prospect. Hrgovic definitely isn't a gimme though, and they better be preparing Itauma for a World Level opponent because if Hrgovic isn't that he's surely not far off from it, and this will mean everything to him as well. This fight feels like it makes or breaks his career (Hrgovic's that is).

[Ruthless-RKO]

Am I the only one who thinks this is too much too soon for Itauma? It feels a bit like David Price going into the Thompson fight.

good.

they're confident.

Will show where he's at

[unknownman79]

Bad fight for Itauma his stamina will be his downfall. Blows out his butt after a few rounds.

[keithmoonhangover]

Bad fight for Itauma his stamina will be his downfall. Blows out his butt after a few rounds.

This

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Moses Itauma to fight Filip Hrgovic in high-risk heavyweight bout in August as British boxer puts unbeaten record on line

Rising British star Moses Itauma will take the biggest risk of his unbeaten heavyweight career so far in a fight against Filip Hrgovic this summer.

It is understood the fight will take place on August 29 at London's O2 Arena with the bout to be officially confirmed in the forthcoming days.

A press conference is expected to take place early next week.

It will be the 21-year-old Itauma's first bout since he blasted his way into world championship contention with a stunning demolition of American gatekeeper Jermaine Franklin in March.

But he will be taking a massive step up in class against Croatia's Hrgovic, whose only defeat came against Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim heavyweight title in June 2024.

Hrgovic, 34, beat Dave Allen inside three rounds last time out in May.

Speaking after that victory over Allen, Hrgovic said: "Moses never reached the promised land. I want to fight with anyone in the division, Moses, anyone.

"If I'm healthy - and I look like I am - no problem for me. I never run from any opponent."

More to follow...

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ITAUMA VS. HRGOVIC SET FOR AUGUST 29 SHOWDOWN AT LONDON'S 02

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic have signed a deal to clash at London’s 02 Arena on August 29, according to reports.

Talks regarding a clash between the two heavyweights have been ongoing for a while and Sky Sports reported that an agreement has finally been reached with a launch press conference set for early next week.

It will be Itauma’s first fight since his stunning fifth-round knockout of Jermaine Franklin in Manchester on March 28 and undoubtedly the toughest test of his career.

This will be Hrgovic’s fifth straight British opponent following his fights against Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce, David Adeleye and Dave Allen. The 34-year-old was stopped by Dubois in June 2024, but he has won three on the spin since.

His most recent outing, a three-round beatdown of Allen in Doncaster, took place on May 16. Before that fight, Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) had claimed that the deal to face Allen included the promise from Queensberry Promotions of a fight with Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs).

Just 105 days on from that victory, The Ring’s No. 5 heavyweight will meet No. 6 Itauma in one of the year’s most significant fights for the division.

After beating Allen, Hrgovic said: “Moses never reached the promised land. I want to fight with anyone in the division, Moses, anyone.”

Itauma, still only 21, has been hailed a future ruler of the division three years into his career. He has already stopped fringe world level contenders in Franklin, Dillian White and Demsey McKean, but Hrgovic represents a clear step up.

It will also be Itauma’s first fight in London since he beat Mariusz Wach in July 2024. The Chatham, Kent southpaw has since boxed twice in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and once in Glasgow and Manchester.

It is likely that whoever wins will be in line for a shot at a heavyweight title in their next fight.

[Perkin Warbeck]

Will old "Allegedly" have a crooked British referee in there to wave his hands for a quick stoppage favoring his investment?

[Taansend]

Good fight. Great test for Moses.

[Kilburn]

I think Moses beats up Hrg and stops him in 8 rounds.

[Taansend]

Why Manchester? Itauma's not a Londoner but his fan base is firmly in the South East. Maybe I'm being selfish but as someone from a town only a couple of towns over from his, why not stick him in the 02 where most people who follow him can just get the tube and the last train to get home from? I had to do the full travelling and air BnB thing for Fabio vs Dubois, which was two Southerners as well. I personally can't keep on shelling out for stuff like that.

It's time for a Kent Megabill.

Moses headlining.

Sam Noakes against the winner of Valenzuela & De Los Santos.

Sean Noakes v Henry Turner (or similar)

Francesca Hennessey

The return of Dennis McCann.

Come on Frank, pull your finger out.

[Taansend]

Am I the only one who thinks this is too much too soon for Itauma? It feels a bit like David Price going into the Thompson fight.

I don't think too much too soon but I do think it will be a lot tougher than many are thinking.

I'm reminded of Lewis v Klitschko when everyone was writing off Klitschko based on the Byrd fight. He was expected to batter Byrd but ended up quitting.

Hrgovic was expected to walk through Dubois & ended up looking lost & demoralised.

I still expect Itauma to win but it's not going to be easy.