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Itauma battles Hrgović for IBF heavyweight title

British-Nigerian prospect Moses Itauma faces Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Discover the tension and predictions for this highly antic Read More: https://punchng.com/itauma-battles-hrgovic-for-ibf-heavyweight-title/

Itauma battles Hrgović for IBF heavyweight title

British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma is set to challenge Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. The tension between the two fighters has been increasing ahead of the bout. Itauma, who is undefeated in 14 professional fights with 12 knockouts, could become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history.

Hrgovic, a bronze medallist at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has been taunting Itauma, calling him a "kid" with limited experience. Itauma admits Hrgovic's pre-fight taunts are starting to affect him, but insists he will not be intimidated. Hrgovic, however, maintains his experience will be the deciding factor. Both fighters are confident they can beat any of the top heavyweights in the world.

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