British-Nigerian heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his young professional career on Saturday when he takes on Croatia’s Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight championship at London’s O2 Arena.
The contest represents a major step up for Itauma, who has rapidly emerged as one of the most exciting young heavyweights in world boxing.
At just 21, the Kent-based fighter has already built an immaculate professional record, winning all 14 of his bouts and stopping 12 opponents. His most recent statement victory came against former world title challenger Dillian Whyte, whom he dismantled with a first-round stoppage.
Now, Itauma has the opportunity to transform his reputation as one of boxing’s brightest prospects into world championship status.
A victory would make him the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history, behind only Mike Tyson, who captured his first heavyweight world title at the age of 20.
