Moses Itauma Fights Filip Hrgovic for Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title Tonight
UKPulse Sport Desk
British boxer Moses Itauma, 21, is set to fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title tonight at the O2 Arena in London. A win would make Itauma the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
- Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) will face Filip Hrgovic (34) for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
- The fight takes place on Saturday 29 August at the O2 Arena in London.
- If Itauma wins, he would become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
Young British sensation Moses Itauma will challenge Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title this evening. The bout, held at London's O2 Arena, offers Itauma a chance to make history.
At 21, Itauma could become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson achieved the feat 40 years ago. He enters the fight with an undefeated record of 14-0, including 12 knockouts, having recently stopped Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin.
His opponent, Filip Hrgovic, 34, is an Olympic medalist with only one professional loss. Hrgovic was stopped by Daniel Dubois in 2024 but has since secured three consecutive wins against British fighters. The main card is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM BST, with main-event ring walks expected around 10:00 PM BST.
Why this matters: A victory for Moses Itauma would mark a significant moment in boxing, making him the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.
What this means for you: The fight and its undercard will stream live exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view for £24.99.