Itauma and Hrgovic clash during heated weigh-in in London
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic had a tense final face-off at their weigh-in in London ahead of their heavyweight world title fight scheduled for Saturday. The altercation escalated when Itauma pushed Hrgovic off the stage, leading to Hrgovic slapping Itauma in response. The incident underscores the anticipation and pressure surrounding their upcoming bout.
- •Itauma pushed Hrgovic off stage during the weigh-in.
- •Hrgovic retaliated with a slap to Itauma's face.
- •The fight is scheduled for Saturday in London.
- •The incident highlights the intensity of their rivalry.
- •Both fighters will seek to make a statement in the ring.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic come to blows in explosive final faceoff for IBF heavyweight title fight
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage
- 5:04 PMBBC Sport — Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-in
"Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off stage before receiving a slap to the face from his opponent at a heated final face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight world title fight in London on Saturday.
"British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.
"British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:37 PMMoses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic come to blows in explosive final faceoff for IBF heavyweight title fight
Tensions boiled over Friday when Itauma and Hrgovic went face-to-face for the final time in London ahead of their heavyweight title tilt.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 5:04 PMHrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage
British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.
- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 5:04 PMHrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-in
British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.
- Sky Sports—Itauma slapped after pushing Hrgovic off stage at fiery weigh-in
Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off stage before receiving a slap to the face from his opponent at a heated final face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight world title fight in London on Saturday.
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