Moses Itauma Gains Praise After Sparring with Tyson Fury Ahead of Filip Hrgovic Fight

British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma, 21, sparred with two‑time world champion Tyson Fury during the champion's preparation for his bout with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury described the sessions as “unbelievable, frightening but great,” and said he gave Itauma valuable experience. Itauma is slated to fight Filip Hrgovic at the O2 Arena on 29 August, a bout seen as a stepping‑stone toward a world title. Former champion Anthony Joshua later named Itauma among his favourite emerging fighters, calling him a possible heir to the heavyweight throne.

The combined attention from Fury and Joshua highlights Itauma’s rising profile within British and global heavyweight boxing.