Itauma and Hrgovic engage in physical altercation at weigh-ins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:06 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic exchanged shoves and slaps at the weigh-ins for their IBF World Heavyweight title fight in London on August 28, 2026. The incident occurred during their face-off, heightening tensions ahead of their matchup scheduled for August 29. Itauma, with an undefeated record of 14-0, is aiming to become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson. Hrgovic, holding a record of 20-1, also looks to elevate his standing by challenging Itauma. The event at The O2 Arena will be available as a DAZN pay-per-view, with ring walks for the main event anticipated between 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. BST.
- •Itauma is 14-0, Hrgovic is 20-1
- •The fight is for the vacant IBF heavyweight title
- •Main event scheduled for August 29
- •Weigh-ins featured a physical confrontation
- •Broadcast will be available on DAZN pay-per-view
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Heavyweight Championship Matchup Gets Testy At Weigh-Ins
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