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Itauma positioned to challenge Hrgovic for IBF heavyweight title this weekend

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Itauma positioned to challenge Hrgovic for IBF heavyweight title this weekend
Summary

Moses Itauma is set to fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title this Saturday at London's O2 Arena. Prince Naseem Hamed has praised Itauma, calling him "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Itauma, unbeaten in 14 professional bouts, could become Britain’s second-youngest heavyweight champion if he wins. Hrgovic, a 34-year-old Olympic bronze medalist, has only one loss in 21 fights but is seen as an underdog. Hamed anticipates a straightforward victory for Itauma, predicting it will be one of his easiest nights in the ring.

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  • •Itauma faces Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday.
  • •Hamed believes Itauma is superior to Joshua and Fury.
  • •Victory would make Itauma the second-youngest heavyweight champion in history.
  • •Hrgovic has only one loss and is an Olympic bronze medalist.
  • •Hamed expects a dominant performance from Itauma.
Latest Updates
  • 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua - Hamed
  • 5:27 PMBBC Sport — Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua - Hamed
  • 5:27 PMBBC News — Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua - Hamed - BBC
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British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed has described Moses Itauma as "a million times better" than Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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