Itauma v Hrgovic - heavyweight world title fight predictions

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic are set to face off in an upcoming heavyweight world title fight at London's O2 Arena. Itauma, a 21-year-old British prospect, has won all of his 14 professional fights, 12 by stoppage, and would become the youngest heavyweight world champion since Mike Tyson in 1986 if victorious. Hrgovic, a 34-year-old Croatian with a 20-1 record, is a former Olympic bronze medallist and Olympic gold medalist in the light heavyweight division.

Boxing experts have weighed in on the matchup, with most predicting that Itauma will be the winner. Former featherweight world champion Prince Naseem Hamed believes the fight will be an easy victory for Itauma, while former two-weight world champion Carl Frampton sees the potential for a close contest. Former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew thinks the fight will be either a quick stoppage or a difficult test for Itauma.

Former lightweight world champion Anthony Crolla believes Itauma will win by stoppage, likely in the sixth or seventh round. Former world-title challenger Paul Smith predicts a stoppage in the mid to late rounds, while DAZN commentator Adam Smith calls it an "acid test" for Itauma. Former boxing trainer Dave Coldwell and DAZN presenter Barry Jones both think Itauma will prevail, with the latter mentioning the threat of cuts from Hrgovic's punches.