Itauma confident of second chance at world title
Chatham boxer Moses Itauma says he fully expects to have another world title shot after IBF defeat in August.
Moses Itauma, the 21-year-old British heavyweight boxer, is confident that he will have another opportunity to become a world champion despite losing his first world title fight to Croatian Filip Hrgovic in August. The Chatham fighter, who had previously won all 14 of his professional bouts, including 12 by stoppage, expressed satisfaction with his performance in the match, even though he conceded the title.
Itauma stated that he would rather be third than second in the rankings, as being third indicates he could not be number one, whereas being second suggests he could have been. He emphasized that at 21 years old and with 15 fights under his belt, he will certainly get another chance. Hrgovic, 34, an experienced fighter with a record of 20 wins and one defeat, described Itauma as "special, very fast" and the most talented kid he had ever fought.
Despite the heavy loss, Itauma remains optimistic, stating that the experience will only make him stronger and that he is confident his next title challenge will be in 2027.
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