Moses Itauma faces Filip Hrgovic for vacant IBF heavyweight title

Moses Itauma takes on Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on August 29 at London’s O2 Arena. The fight comes after Frank Sanchez withdrew as the mandatory challenger, allowing Itauma and Hrgovic to compete for the title. Itauma, currently 14-0 with 12 KOs, aims to become one of the youngest heavyweight champions, while Hrgovic, with a record of 20-1 and 15 KOs, looks to test Itauma’s abilities in the ring. Hrgovic previously defeated Dave Allen by stoppage in May.

• 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic set for vacant IBF title