Itauma downplays belt in Hrgovic title fight
Moses Itauma says the vacant IBF heavyweight title does not alter how seriously he takes Filip Hrgovic ahead of their August 29 bout at the O2 Arena. The 21-year-old Briton is 14-0 with 12 stoppage wins and would become the second-youngest heavyweight champion if he defeats Hrgovic, who has only one career loss and notable wins over Dave Allen, David Adeleye and Zhilei Zhang. Itauma earned the world title shot in his 15th professional fight, has said he values big names as much as belts, and acknowledged a likely mandatory defence against Frank Sanchez if he wins.
Itauma will contest the vacant IBF heavyweight title on August 29.
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The IBF vacant world heavyweight title was added to the scheduled fight. Itauma earned his title shot in his 15th professional bout. The winner would likely face mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez next.
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