Frank Warren has hailed Moses Itauma as the world's 'hottest young fighter' as the 21-year-old prepares for the biggest test of his career against Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
It was announced on Tuesday that Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) will headline at the O2 Arena on August 29. A 15th consecutive professional victory would make him the second-youngest world heavyweight champion of all time, behind only Mike Tyson.
Warren said: 'I think the fans have taken to Moses so much. His name is always in the top two fighters they speak about and the proof is in the pudding. That last show in Manchester, that was the highest-grossing boxing event they've had at a new stadium in Manchester.'
The promoter acknowledged the step up in class, adding: 'You've all seen Hrgovic. He's got a stellar amateur record and as a pro, he's only lost one fight. He's got 15 KOs, he can punch and he fancies it.'
Warren also outlined potential future fights, including a possible undisputed contest with stablemate Daniel Dubois in 2027, and a clash with the winner of the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua bout expected in November.