Moses Itauma faces Filip Hrgovic for IBF heavyweight title on Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Moses Itauma, at 21 years old, is set to fight Filip Hrgovic in London on Saturday for the IBF heavyweight title. With Oleksandr Usyk vacating the title, Itauma's path to potentially becoming the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson is clear. Despite high expectations and comparisons to Tyson, Itauma's popularity beyond boxing circles remains a question, as he seeks greater recognition following his impressive recent victories.
- •Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin in recent bouts.
- •The fight against Hrgovic marks Itauma's chance for the IBF heavyweight title.
- •Itauma aims to solidify his status amid comparisons to Mike Tyson.
- •The fight will take place in London this Saturday.
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"Itauma, 21, has long been hailed as the next Tyson. On Saturday, the British heavyweight prodigy finally gets his chance. Can boxing's next big thing live up to a lifetime of expectations?
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