Moses Itauma made his professional debut in January 2023
British heavyweight Moses Itauma will return to action on 29 August to face Filip Hrgovic at London's O2 Arena.
Itauma claimed animpressive win over Jermaine Franklinin March to stretch his unbeaten record to 14-0. retain the WBA International and WBO Inter-Continental titles.
That has earned the 21-year-old his first headline fight against Hrgovic, who won bronze for Croatia at the 2016 Olympics. now has a 21-1 professional record.
"This fight is the litmus test Moses is ready for. it is the one he wanted," said promoter Frank Warren.
Hrgovic stopped Dave Allen in Doncaster last month and the 34-year-old then called for southpaw Itauma.
He. Hrgovic are first and second in the WBO rankings, respectively, and the winner at the O2 is set to be first in line for a shot at Daniel Dubois' WBO belt.
Hrgovic's only defeat came against Dubois in June 2024. he has since beaten three British fighters - Joe Joyce, David Adeleye and Allen.
His bout with Itauma had been earmarked for 25 July, until compatriotAnthony Joshua arranged to face Kristian Prengaon that date.
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