Warren On Itauma's Next Move After Hrgovic Loss

Promoter Frank Warren has outlined the path forward for Moses Itauma following the British heavyweight's world title loss to Filip Hrgovic.

Itauma's bid for a world strap came up short against the Croatian veteran, with Warren and trainer Richie Woodhall dissecting the defeat on BBC Radio 5 Live's boxing podcast hosted by Steve Bunce. The loss marks Itauma's first as a professional and raises questions about the timing of his title challenge.

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Where Itauma Goes After First Career Defeat

Warren addressed the setback and what it means for Itauma's development, according to the BBC broadcast. Woodhall joined Bunce to break down the tactical shortcomings that allowed Hrgovic to control the fight and ultimately hand the unbeaten prospect his first loss.

The heavyweight division remains wide open despite Itauma's stumble. Warren's assessment of the next steps will likely determine whether Itauma returns to world-level competition quickly or takes a more measured rebuilding route.

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Itauma had been fast-tracked toward a title shot before meeting Hrgovic, a former world title challenger with victories over several top contenders. The experience gap showed on the night.

Source: bbc.co.uk