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Young heavyweight Moses Itauma set for 'litmus test' against Filip Hrgovic of Croatia
The winner is likely to earn a title shot as the first- and second-ranked WBO heavyweights meet in a major test.
- Rising heavyweight Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic at The O2 in London on Aug. 29, with Queensberry Promotions confirming the heavyweight clash.
- Promoter Frank Warren called the bout "a classic heavyweight confrontation," saying the fight serves as the litmus test Moses is ready for in his professional career.
- Itauma and Hrgovic rank first and second in WBO standings; the 34-year-old Hrgovic has lost only once as a pro, to Daniel Dubois in 2024, while Itauma turned pro three years ago.
- Hrgovic, a 2016 Olympics bronze medalist, brings significant experience into the matchup, though Filip believes the bout is "too much too soon" for the young undefeated star.
- Widely tipped to dominate the heavyweight division, Itauma is eying a title shot and views this bout as the opportunity to prove his readiness against a tough, experienced opponent.
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Young heavyweight Moses Itauma set for 'litmus test' against Filip Hrgovic of Croatia
Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma is set for his toughest challenge when he faces Filip Hrgovic of Croatia on Aug. 29 in London, with a title fight likely for the winner.
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The emerging heavyweight star Moses Itauma will face his toughest challenge when Croatian Filip Hrgovic is measured on August 29 in London, with a title fight likely at stake for the winner.
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