Moses Itauma Lands IBF Title Shot Against Filip Hrgovic
The WBA corrected a rankings error, and Itauma now has a second route to a world title after Frank Sanchez stepped aside for the IBF bout.
- On Tuesday, Queensberry Promotions announced that Britain's Moses Itauma will face Croatian Filip Hrgovic on August 29 at London's O2 Arena for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title.
- The World Boxing Association recently corrected a ranking error that incorrectly listed Jarrell Miller as the division's official mandatory challenger, clarifying that Itauma holds the top position for a title shot against Murat Gassiev.
- Promoter Frank Warren paid Cuban Frank Sanchez, the IBF's top-ranked challenger, to step aside, ensuring Sanchez receives a title opportunity against the August 29 winner.
- Unbeaten 21-year-old Itauma, 14-0, faces his toughest test against 34-year-old Hrgovic, 20-1, with victory positioning the Briton to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
- Skeptical of the hype surrounding his opponent, Hrgovic stated, "I will test is he a real deal or not. I believe that I will beat this guy.
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Itauma v Hrgovic heavyweight fight upgraded to IBF title clash
Ituma-Hrgovic heavyweight bout upgraded to IBF title fight
A heavyweight fight between Britain’s Moses Itauma and Croatian Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29 will now be for the vacant IBF world title, organisers said on Tuesday. The title was vacated by Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in June.
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Boxing-Itauma v Hrgovic heavyweight fight upgraded to IBF title clash
LONDON, Aug 4 - A heavyweight fight between Britain's Moses Itauma and Croatian Filip Hrgovic in London on August 29 will now be for the vacant IBF world title, organisers said on Tuesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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