Itauma Fires Back At Hrgovic After 'Ruin' Comment
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Moses Itauma admitted Filip Hrgovic's pre-fight verbal assault is getting to him after the Croatian veteran suggested an early world title win could derail the 21-year-old British prospect's career.
Itauma told reporters this week that Hrgovic's comments are "starting to wind me up," according to ESPN. The unbeaten heavyweight faces the former title challenger in a scheduled 12-rounder that could position the winner for a shot at the division's top belts.
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Hrgovic Claims Title Win Would 'Ruin' Itauma
Hrgovic has taken aim at Itauma's age and experience throughout the buildup, arguing that winning a world championship too soon would stunt the Brit's development. The 32-year-old Croatian, who holds a knockout victory over Zhilei Zhang, framed his warnings as cautionary rather than hostile.
Itauma has compiled a perfect record since turning professional in 2023, stopping most of his opponents inside the distance. He trains under the Queensberry banner and has been fast-tracked toward elite opposition by promoter Frank Warren.
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The fight takes place later this year, with the date and venue to be confirmed by Queensberry in the coming weeks.
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- ESPN Boxing — Itauma: Hrgovic trash talk 'starting to wind me up'
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