Moses Itauma challenges Filip Hrgovic for IBF heavyweight title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Moses Itauma faces Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London this weekend. Itauma aims to make history as one of the youngest heavyweight champions, currently at 21 years, eight months old. He has an impressive record of 14 consecutive wins, including 12 by knockout. The fight features significant promotional efforts, emphasizing Itauma's potential in the boxing world.
- •Itauma is 21 years, eight months old at fight time.
- •Hrgovic is an established elite-level heavyweight.
- •Itauma has a record of 14 wins, 12 by knockout.
- •The fight is at the O2 Arena in London.
- •Itauma aims for a historic accomplishment, ranking second among youngest champions.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Who is the youngest heavyweight champion all-time in boxing? Moses Itauma bids for greatness vs. Filip Hrgovic
"Moses Itauma is within touching distance of a world heavyweight title. But will he be the youngest champion ever?
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