Moses Itauma is set to face the biggest test of his career as he takes on Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Itauma, 21, has been touted as a must-watch prospect due to his undefeated record and explosive power. He will be looking to become the youngest IBF heavyweight champion in history.
Hrgovic, 34, is a seasoned heavyweight with a record of 20-1, with his only defeat coming against current WBO champion Daniel Dubois in June 2024. Despite being older than Itauma, Hrgovic is considered a prime heavyweight and will be looking to prove his skills against the young prospect.
The vacant IBF heavyweight title has been available since Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt in June 2026. Itauma is 14-0 with 12 knockouts, while Hrgovic has 15 knockouts in his 20 fights.
The fight is not a walkover victory for Itauma, as Hrgovic has proven to be rugged and skilled in his previous fights. The winner will be guaranteed a mandatory defense against Frank Sanchez, who earned the position with a second-round knockout of Richard Torrez in May.
The IBF belt has been vacant since Usyk gave it up in June, and Itauma's win will not be a straightforward victory. Hrgovic is a big and skilled heavyweight who will be looking to prove his worth against the young prospect.
The fight is set to take place at the O2 Arena in London, with the main event walking out around 10 p.m. BST. Fans can watch the fight on DAZN pay-per-view in the UK and US.
The undercard features several exciting fights, including Sam Noakes vs. Denys Berinchyk in the lightweight division and Constantin Ursu vs. Ben Vaughan for the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles.
The winner of the fight will be guaranteed a mandatory defense against Frank Sanchez, who took a step-aside fee rather than face Itauma on June 30. Sanchez earned the position with a second-round knockout of Richard Torrez in May.
Itauma is not just fighting for the title, he is also fighting for his place in the heavyweight division. With Hrgovic's experience and skills, Itauma will need to be at his best to secure the win.
The fight is set to start at 5 p.m. BST, with the main event walking out around 10 p.m. BST. Fans can watch the fight on DAZN pay-per-view in the UK and US.
Source: Yahoo Sports