Boxer Moses Itauma has addressed his first professional defeat, which occurred against Filip Hrgovic in August at The O2 Arena. Itauma, 21, stated he needed time to process the loss but is now prepared for his next fight.
During the IBF title bout, Itauma had been ahead on the scorecards, having dominated the initial rounds. However, exhaustion led to a ninth-round stoppage by his Croatian opponent. Itauma reflected on his decision to pursue a knockout, aiming for "greatness" in the fight.
Itauma is set to return to the ring in January against an established name. Promoter Frank Warren anticipates a busy 2027 for the heavyweight division, with Itauma expected to be fully involved.