Overview
- Promoters confirmed the fight will take place at London’s O2 Arena on August 29 with the vacant IBF heavyweight title on the line.
- Moses Itauma is a 21-year-old unbeaten prospect (14-0, 12 KOs) who would become the second-youngest world heavyweight champion if he wins in his 15th pro bout.
- Filip Hrgovic is a seasoned challenger (20-1, 15 KOs and an Olympic bronze medallist) who publicly questioned Itauma’s resume during a heated DAZN face-off.
- Frank Sanchez agreed to a step-aside payment so the fight could proceed and the IBF requires the winner to face Sanchez within six months under the sanctioning arrangement.
- The bout will be promoted by Queensberry, shown on DAZN pay-per-view, and is being framed by Frank Warren as a key moment in a busy British heavyweight period with wider unification possibilities.