Moses Itauma set to fight Filip Hrgovic on Saturday 29th August

By Ben | Split Decision
Updated: June 18, 2026
Published: June 18, 2026

Moses Itauma is set for the biggest test of his unbeaten career on Saturday, 29 August 2026, when he meets Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena. The 21-year-old British heavyweight, 14-0 with 12 KOs, is expected to headline in the region of 10pm BST against a Croatian contender who is 20-1 with 15 KOs and has spent years operating around world-title level.

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Born in Slovakia and based in Chatham, Kent, Itauma has spent the last two years flattening opponents before anyone has really had the chance to learn much about him. His hand speed, timing and finishing have made him one of the most talked-about heavyweights in boxing, but this is different. Hrgovic is not a faded name being fed to a prospect. He is bigger, longer, experienced, awkward, and still dangerous enough to ruin a carefully built rise.

That is what makes Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic so interesting. Itauma has looked like the future, but Hrgovic has already shared rings with Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce, Zhilei Zhang and Dave Allen. This is the first time Itauma faces a heavyweight who can match him physically, lean on him mentally and ask questions beyond the opening few rounds.

When is Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic?

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic is set to take place on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at The O2 Arena in London. The fight has been reported by Sky Sports, with a formal announcement and press conference expected to follow.

Who wins: Moses Itauma v Filip Hrgovic?

What time is Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic in the UK?

Official ringwalk times have not been confirmed. As a guide, major O2 Arena heavyweight headliners usually walk to the ring close to 10pm BST, depending on the length of the undercard.

Where to watch Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic in the UK

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic is expected to be shown on DAZN in the UK, although the final broadcast details have not yet been officially confirmed. It is also not yet clear whether the card will be included as part of a standard DAZN subscription or sold separately as a pay-per-view event.

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic full fight card

The full Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic undercard has not yet been confirmed. Queensberry’s major London bills usually include domestic title fights, rising prospects and at least one meaningful chief-support bout, so this section should fill out once the event is formally announced.

Confirmed card so far:

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic tale of the tape

Moses Itauma

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Moses Itauma recent form

Filip Hrgovic recent form

Why Hrgovic is Itauma’s biggest test so far

This is a proper step up because Hrgovic brings three things Itauma has not really had to deal with yet: size, experience and consequence.

Hrgovic is taller and longer, which means Itauma may not be able to simply step in and land first without paying a price. He is also experienced enough to slow a fight down, tie up, force resets and make a younger man work for openings rather than gifting them away. That matters against a prospect whose biggest wins have come before the fight has had time to settle.

There is also pressure here. Itauma is not just protecting an unbeaten record. He is protecting the idea that he might be the next major heavyweight from Britain. A clean win over Hrgovic would turn the hype into something much harder to dismiss. A messy win would still be useful. A defeat would not end his career, but it would change the conversation completely.

Hrgovic, meanwhile, has nothing to lose compared to Itauma. He is the older man, the underdog and the fighter many will expect to be passed over. That makes him dangerous. Hrgovic remains a Bond villain of a heavyweight, stiff, awkward, heavy-handed and hard to shift when he gets into rhythm.

What a win means for Moses Itauma

A win over Hrgovic would push Itauma very close to a world-title fight. He is already highly ranked with the major sanctioning bodies, and a victory over a top heavyweight contender would make it much easier to justify an eliminator or even a direct route towards a vacant or mandatory title opportunity.

It would also answer the first major doubt around him. Itauma has looked sensational, but his professional career has still been short on rounds. Beating Hrgovic would prove he can handle a seasoned, physically mature heavyweight who is not there just to survive. If he wins clearly, the calls for a world-title shot will get louder very quickly.

What a win means for Filip Hrgovic

A Hrgovic win would completely reset his position in the division. Since losing to Dubois, he has rebuilt well, but beating Itauma would be his biggest result since the Zhang fight and possibly the most valuable win of his professional career.

It would also make him a major problem for promoters and sanctioning bodies. Hrgovic has spent years around the top of the rankings without always getting the fights he wanted. If he beats the most hyped young heavyweight in Britain, he becomes impossible to ignore again.

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic prediction

This is the right kind of risk for Itauma. It is dangerous, but it is not reckless. Hrgovic is good enough to test him, big enough to bother him and experienced enough to punish mistakes, but he is also hittable, upright and often too willing to take return fire when exchanges open up.

Itauma’s key is discipline. He cannot treat Hrgovic like another early-round victim. He needs to use his feet, work the southpaw angles, touch the body, and make Hrgovic turn before loading up. The left hand will be there, but only if Itauma earns it rather than reaching for it.

Hrgovic’s route is just as clear. He needs to make the fight ugly. Jab the chest, lean when close, make Itauma reset, and drag him into the second half of the fight. Nobody knows yet what Itauma looks like after seven hard rounds against a top heavyweight. That is where Hrgovic has to take him.

Still, the pick is Itauma. His speed, shot selection and ability to finish should be the difference. Hrgovic is tough and experienced, but he can be marked up, he can be caught clean, and he does not always move his head after throwing. Against a finisher as sharp as Itauma, those moments matter.

Split Decision prediction: Moses Itauma to win by stoppage, rounds 6-9. This feels like the first night where we find out something real. Itauma should have enough, but Hrgovic is the sort of opponent who can turn a coronation into a crisis if the prospect is not ready.

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic odds

Early markets are expected to make Moses Itauma a clear favourite, with Filip Hrgovic likely to open as the underdog.

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Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic FAQs

Is Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic official?

The fight has been reported as set for Saturday, 29 August 2026 at The O2 Arena in London, with a formal announcement expected. Until Queensberry confirms the event, the details should be treated as reported rather than fully official.

What time will Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic start in the UK?

The main event ringwalks are expected to be around 10pm BST, although official timings have not yet been confirmed.

Where is Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic taking place?

The fight is set for The O2 Arena in London, England.

Is Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic on DAZN?

DAZN is expected to carry the fight in the UK, but the final broadcast details and whether it will be standard subscription or pay-per-view have not yet been confirmed.

Who wins Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic?

Split Decision is backing Moses Itauma to win by stoppage in rounds 6-9, but Hrgovic is the biggest test of his career so far.

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