Moses Itauma Brushes Off 'School' Jibes as He Aims to Be Youngest Heavyweight Champ Since Mike Tyson
Filip Hrgovic says his experience and granite chin can upset the unbeaten 21-year-old favorite in the heavyweight title bout.
- On Saturday, 34-year-old Croatian Filip Hrgovic faces undefeated British heavyweight Moses Itauma at London's O2 Arena for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
- The IBF belt became available after Oleksandr Usyk vacated his titles in June, setting up Itauma's chance to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion since a 20-year-old Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986.
- Hrgovic dismissed his opponent as "delusional" and "in the clouds," claiming the 21-year-old prospect lacks the maturity and experience required to survive their clash.
- Itauma remains unbothered by the 34-year-old's rhetoric, dismissing the insults as "schoolboy banter" while maintaining focus on his 14-0 record and the championship belt ahead.
- Hrgovic explained at the final press conference, "We are headlining the O2 in London, it is probably the biggest fight of the year in the heavyweight division," signaling the bout's significance.
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Moses Itauma brushes off 'school' jibes as he aims to be youngest heavyweight champ since Mike Tyson
Undefeated British heavyweight Moses Itauma is aiming to make boxing history in London on Saturday as he takes on Filip Hrgovic for the IBF title.
Dave Allen tells all on Filip Hrgovic's KO power ahead of Moses Itauma world title fight
While rating Filip Hrgovic as the third-best heavyweight on his record, Dave Allen has assessed the Croatian’s power ahead of his world title challenge against Moses Itauma. The pair will square off at London’s O2 Arena tomorrow evening, with Itauma bidding to become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor Berbick in 1986. […] The post Dave Allen tells all on Filip Hrgovic’s KO power ahead of Moses Itauma world title …
Itauma vs. Hrgovic Preview: The Kid Gets His Title Shot Saturday at The O2
Every few years the heavyweight division hands us a fight that feels like a hinge point. Saturday night at The O2 in London is one of them. Moses Itauma, 21 years old and 14-0 with 12 knockouts, steps in with Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, live on DAZN pay-per-view. Win, and Itauma […] The post Itauma vs. Hrgovic Preview: The Kid Gets His Title Shot Saturday at The O2 appeared first on BoxingInsider.com.
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