Itauma faces Hrgović for IBF title in London on Aug. 29

British-Nigerian heavyweight Moses Itauma will challenge Croatia's Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight championship at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The bout represents the most significant test of Itauma's young career and offers a chance for the 21-year-old to become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history. The fight was elevated to a world title contest after champion Oleksandr Usyk vacated the IBF belt and Frank Sanchez agreed to step aside. This accelerated Itauma's path to the top, moving him from a carefully managed prospect to a title contender overnight.