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It has been over a month since Moses Itauma’s (14-1, 12 KOs) disastrous ninth-round loss to Filip Hrgovic (21-1, 16 KOs). And it looks like the loss has taken a major mental toll on Itauma.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 14

Itauma to return to boxing ring in January

Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January in time to launch his bid to become king of the heavyweight division by the end of 2027.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Hrgovic On Itauma Rematch After Upset Win

Filip Hrgovic says he would demolish Moses Itauma in a rematch after his upset victory last month made him heavyweight champion. The Croatian told The Stomping Ground he watched the fight back and immediately wanted another crack at the British prospect.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Whyte Reveals Fractured Foot In Itauma Loss

Dillian Whyte entered his one-round loss to Moses Itauma in August 2025 with a fractured foot, according to the British heavyweight. Whyte told Sky Sports he first hurt the foot during a run, then suffered a clean fracture later that day when he stepped backward awkwardly while sparring.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Hrgovic On Itauma's Training: 'Yes Men' Cost Him Title

Filip Hrgovic says Moses Itauma surrounded himself with the wrong kind of training team ahead of their August heavyweight title fight. Hrgovic stopped Itauma in the ninth round at O2 Arena on August 29 to claim the IBF belt.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 27

Filip Hrgovic Breaks Down Moses Itauma's Loss and Future Potential

Filip Hrgovic is the IBF heavyweight champion after a comeback knockout win over Moses Itauma, but he knows the road for the young fighter isn't over. The new champion still believes that the 21-year-old dominated the fight.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 26

Hrgovic On Itauma After Ninth-Round Stoppage

Filip Hrgovic believes Moses Itauma will go the rest of his career unbeaten — if the 21-year-old can recover from their fight. The Croatian heavyweight stopped Itauma in the ninth round to claim the IBF title in London last month, but told a media roundtable Wednesday that his opponent was outboxing him until the finish.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 25

Hrgovic On Itauma: 'Special Kid' Won't Lose Again

Filip Hrgovic believes Moses Itauma will never lose another fight if the 21-year-old recovers mentally from last month's upset. The Croatian heavyweight stopped Itauma in the ninth round at London's O2 Arena to claim the IBF world title, but told a media roundtable Wednesday that the young southpaw was outboxing him through the first eight rounds.

Boxing News / Lindy's Sports / September 3

The Moses Itauma, Mike Tyson Comparisons Need to Stop

Over the weekend, Moses Itauma, British heavyweight boxing’s next great hope, lost in devastating fashion to Filip Hrgovic, who became the first Croatian heavyweight world champion ever with the win.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 2

Hrgovic Takes IBF Title After Upset Of Itauma

Filip Hrgovic claimed the vacant IBF heavyweight title by defeating Moses Itauma, according to ESPN's divisional rankings update. The Croatian cruised past the previously undefeated British prospect to secure the belt and Itauma's spot among the heavyweight elite.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 1

Tyson Fury On Moses Itauma After Hrgovic Loss

Tyson Fury had words of encouragement for Moses Itauma after the young heavyweight suffered his first professional defeat. Itauma lost his unbeaten record when Filip Hrgovic stopped him in the ninth round of their IBF heavyweight title clash on August 29, per BJPenn.com.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 31

Moses Itauma Released From Hospital, Issues First Statement After Filip Hrgovic Loss

British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma officially broke his silence following a devastating stoppage loss to Filip Hrgovic. The young fighter recently checked out of a local hospital after absorbing immense punishment at the O2 Arena in London.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Wladimir Klitschko Makes Bold Claim After Moses Itauma Suffers First Defeat

There was a massive shock in the heavyweight division Saturday night as Moses Itauma suffered the first defeat of his professional career against Filip Hrgovic.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 29

Filip Hrgovic Shocks Moses Itauma in Heavyweight War, Becomes Croatia’s First World Champion

LONDON — Filip Hrgovic walked into London as the underdog, survived everything one of boxing’s most dangerous young heavyweights could throw at him and walked out of the O2 Arena having made history.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 29

Filip Hrgović beats Moses Itauma by TKO in round 9 on 29 August 2026

Filip Hrgović stopped Moses Itauma by ninth-round TKO at Hrgovic vs Itauma, handing the previously unbeaten British heavyweight his first professional loss.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 29

‘What I’ve Wanted,’ Moses Itauma About the Filip Hrgovic Fight

Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) and Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) are all set to fight it out for the IBF heavyweight title at the O2 Arena on Saturday. With barely a few hours left before fight night, Itauma admitted on Thursday that he could not have asked for anything better.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 29

'You’re Gonna Die': Moses Itauma’s Brother Admits to Defying Doctors Before Taking Warning Seriously After Heart Attack

In a recent interview with The Independent, Karol Itauma revealed the incident that prompted his exit from the sport, where his younger brother Moses is now poised to become one of its biggest stars.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

One of boxing’s brightest young heavyweight stars returns to the ring this weekend. Moses Itauma will face Filip Hrgovic on Saturday, Aug. 29, at The O2 Arena in London.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 28

Itauma Shoves Hrgović Off Stage At Weigh-In

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgović had to be separated after a physical confrontation at Friday's weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight title clash. The British prospect shoved Hrgović off the stage during the face-off, prompting the Croatian to attempt a retaliatory slap before security stepped in, ESPN reported.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 24

Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

It’s fight week in London, United Kingdom, as the vacant IBF heavyweight title will be on the line when the undefeated Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) faces Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs) live on DAZN PPV.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / March 29

Moses Itauma Dominates, Stops Jermaine Franklin in Statement Manchester Win

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — Moses Itauma got the rounds he wanted. But he didn’t need many. The 21-year-old heavyweight prodigy delivered another dominant performance, breaking down and stopping Jermaine Franklin in the fifth round Saturday night at Co-op Live further cementing his status as one of boxing’s brightest rising stars.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Moses Itauma steps back into the spotlight this Saturday against Jermaine Franklin in a matchup that blends rising star power with proven durability. Itauma, still just 21, has quickly become one of the most talked-about young heavyweights, while Franklin enters as a seasoned opponent who has gone rounds with elite names.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin: Fight Date, Preview

Moses Itauma returns this Saturday in a key heavyweight matchup against Jermaine Franklin, a clash that pairs one of the division’s most explosive young prospects with a proven, durable veteran.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / February 18

Moses Itauma Details Bicep Tear That Delayed Jermaine Franklin Clash

LAS VEGAS — Rising heavyweight contender Moses Itauma has revealed the full extent of the bicep injury that postponed his January showdown with Jermaine Franklin Jr..

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / January 16

Moses Itauma vs. Jermaine Franklin Postponed After Injury, Queensberry Moves Card to March 28

Rising heavyweight contender Moses Itauma has been forced to hit pause on his momentum. Queensberry Promotions confirmed that Itauma’s scheduled fight against Jermaine Franklin has been postponed after the unbeaten British prospect suffered an injury during training camp.

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 6, 2025

Frank Warren Stunned By “Mad” Figures Fighters Want To Face Moses Itauma As He Discusses Next Fight

Moses Itauma is one of the brightest names in the world of boxing, despite still being just 20 years old. The Englishman has been able to pass all the tests of his professional career so far with a perfect 13-0 record.