Filip Hrgovic vs. Moses Itauma heavyweight bout set for Aug 29 in London

Filip Hrgovic and Moses Itauma are set to clash at London’s O2 Arena on August 29 after the fight was moved from an earlier date. Hrgovic’s manager denied claims that his client turned down the bout, saying the parties simply wanted a later date and that the narrative of a refusal was “a complete lie.” Both fighters come into the match on recent stoppage victories – Hrgovic after a third‑round win over Dave Allen and Itauma after a fifth‑round knockout of Jermaine Franklin.

The rivalry has intensified with each side issuing bold statements. Itauma warned he will make Hrgovic “quit” and vowed there will be no handshake after the fight, while Hrgovic pledged to “destroy” the unbeaten British heavyweight. The contest is being billed as the toughest test for the 21‑year‑old Hrgovic and could boost the winner’s standing among the division’s top contenders.