Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic prepare for world title clash this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:34 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday at London's O2 Arena. This marks both fighters' first attempt at a world title. Hrgovic, who has one professional loss, has labeled Itauma as 'delusional' and suggests that winning a title at a young age could have negative consequences for him. Itauma remains unbeaten with 14 wins, and both fighters enter the bout after notable performances in their recent fights.
- •Itauma is 14-0 with 12 KOs and Hrgovic is 20-1 with 15 KOs.
- •The fight is scheduled for Saturday at O2 Arena in London.
- •Hrgovic has expressed concerns over Itauma's readiness for fame.
- •Both fighters are looking to secure their first full world title.
- •Itauma's last two wins were against Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin.
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Moses Itauma labeled ‘delusional’ by heavyweight rival as first world title edges nearer
"The unbeaten Itauma, 21, fights for his first world title on Saturday, when he faces Filip Hrgovic
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