# IBF heavyweight title bout: Hrgović vs Itauma > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/upcoming-wbo-boxing-title-defenses-in-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-05T20:34:00.000Z. Sources: 99. Developments: 16. The unbeaten 21‑year‑old Moses Itauma (14‑0, 12 KOs) will meet Croatia’s veteran Filip Hrgović (20‑1, 15 KOs) on 29 August at London’s O2 Arena in a fight now confirmed as a contest for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. The bout was upgraded after a step‑aside agreement with mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez, who will receive a guaranteed title shot against the winner within six months. Promoter Frank Warren highlighted the arrangement as beneficial for all parties, and the event will be shown on DAZN pay‑per‑view. The fight follows a series of pre‑fight developments, including a mandatory order that elevated the clash, praise from heavyweight stars after Itauma sparred with Tyson Fury, and comments from Oleksandr Usyk and the WBA about Itauma’s standing. A victory would make Itauma the second‑youngest heavyweight champion in history and give Hrgović the chance to become Croatia’s first heavyweight world champion, especially after Usyk relinquished his remaining belts. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgović set for vacant IBF heavyweight title Moses Itauma (14‑0) meets Filip Hrgović (20‑1) on 29 Aug at London’s O2 Arena for the vacant IBF heavyweight title after Usyk’s relinquishment; a step‑aside deal secures a future fight for mandatory challenger 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filip-hrgovi-vs-moses-itauma-set-for-ibf-heavyweight-title-bout-in-london-on-aug-29 ### 2026-08-03: Moses Itauma Set for IBF Heavyweight Title Fight Amid WBA Ranking Clarification Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London on Aug. 29, while the WBA confirms Itauma as its sole mandatory challenger after a rankings error. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-set-for-ibf-heavyweight-title-fight-amid-wba-ranking-clarification ### 2026-08-03: Filip Hrgović to fight Moses Itauma after Usik calls Briton the future of heavyweight Oleksandr Usik says British prospect Moses Itauma is the future of heavyweight, calling Filip Hrgović a modest test. Hrgović will fight Itauma, with the winner set to challenge Frank Sanchez for the vacant IBF‑ 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filip-hrgovi-to-fight-moses-itauma-after-usik-calls-briton-the-future-of-heavyweight ### 2026-07-30: Moses Itauma names Croatian amateur Luka Pratljacic the division’s hardest‑hitting heavyweight British heavyweight Moses Itauma says Croatian amateur Luka Pratljacic is the hardest‑hitting boxer he’s faced, ahead of his August 2026 fight with Filip Hrgovic. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-names-croatian-amateur-luka-pratljacic-the-divisions-hardesthitting-heavyweight ### 2026-07-14: London O2 Arena boxing undercard set for Aug. 29 with Noakes‑Berinchyk bout The O2 Arena in London will host a boxing undercard on Aug. 29, headlined by heavyweight Ito‑Hrgovic and featuring Sam Noakes vs. Denys Berinchyk and Constantin Ursu's British title defense against Ben Vaughan. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-o2-arena-boxing-undercard-set-for-aug-29-with-noakesberinchyk-bout ### 2026-07-14: Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgović heavyweight bout set for London's O2 Arena Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgović on Aug. 28‑29, 2026 at London’s O2 Arena, a showdown of youthful speed versus veteran strength ahead of a possible Dubois unification bout. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-vs-filip-hrgovi-heavyweight-bout-set-for-londons-o2-arena ### 2026-07-12: Moses Itauma Gains Praise After Sparring with Tyson Fury Ahead of Filip Hrgovic Fight British heavyweight Moses Itauma sparred with Tyson Fury, earning praise, and is set to face Filip Hrgovic in August; Anthony Joshua listed him among top rising fighters. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-gains-praise-after-sparring-with-tyson-fury-ahead-of-filip-hrgovic-fight ### 2026-07-09: Moses Itauma to Face Filip Hrgovic in August 29 Heavyweight Bout in London Moses Itauma will fight Filip Hrgovic on Aug 29 at London’s O2 Arena, aiming for a world‑title shot and stating Hrgovic’s recent wins don’t fully prepare him. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-to-face-filip-hrgovic-in-august-29-heavyweight-bout-in-london ### 2026-06-24: Filip Hrgovic vs. Moses Itauma heavyweight bout set for Aug 29 in London Filip Hrgovic will face Moses Itauma at London’s O2 Arena on Aug 29 after a date change, with both fighters trading barbs and promising no post‑fight handshake. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/filip-hrgovic-vs-moses-itauma-heavyweight-bout-set-for-aug-29-in-london ### 2026-06-20: Moses Itauma to face Filip Hrgovic in London heavyweight bout on Aug 29 British prospect Moses Itauma (14‑0) will fight Croatian veteran Filip Hrgovic (20‑1) at London’s O2 Arena on Aug 29, a bout seen as a title‑shot stepping stone for the 21‑year‑old. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-to-face-filip-hrgovic-in-london-heavyweight-bout-on-aug-29 ### 2026-06-18: British prospect Moses Itauma set to face Croatia's Filip Hrgovic in London heavyweight bout Unbeaten British heavyweight Moses Itauma will face Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic on 29 August at London’s O2 Arena, a pivotal step toward a world‑title shot. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/british-prospect-moses-itauma-set-to-face-croatias-filip-hrgovic-in-london-heavyweight-bout ### 2026-06-08: Wardley–Dubois rematch planned, winner to face Moses Itauma Wardley and Dubois will rematch for the WBO heavyweight title; winner slated to fight mandatory challenger Moses Itauma, possibly on Aug 29, with promoter Frank Warren eyeing an autumn date. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wardleydubois-rematch-planned-winner-to-face-moses-itauma ### 2026-05-30: Moses Itauma positioned as leading heavyweight contender after victories and upcoming fights Dillian Whyte backs Moses Itauma as a top heavyweight challenger, citing prospects against Oleksandr Usyk and a possible bout with Croatia’s Filip Hrgović. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/moses-itauma-positioned-as-leading-heavyweight-contender-after-victories-and-upcoming-fights ### 2026-05-15: Daniel Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title as Fabio Wardley invokes rematch clause Dubois beats Wardley by 11th‑round stoppage to retain WBO heavyweight title; Wardley has activated a rematch clause. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniel-dubois-retains-wbo-heavyweight-title-as-fabio-wardley-invokes-rematch-clause ### 2026-05-11: Daniel Dubois Wins WBO Heavyweight Title, Sets Up Future Clash with Moses Itauma Daniel Dubois KO’s Fabio Wardley for the WBO heavyweight crown; future clash with Moses Itauma looms amid stoppage debate. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daniel-dubois-eyes-wbo-title-defense-moses-itauma-eyed-as-next-challenger ### 2026-05-02: Fabio Wardley to defend WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois on May 9 Fabio Wardley defends his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in Manchester on May 9. 69 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fabio-wardley-to-defend-wbo-heavyweight-title-against-daniel-dubois-on-may-9 --- Cite as: IBF heavyweight title bout: Hrgović vs Itauma. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/upcoming-wbo-boxing-title-defenses-in-2026