Moses Itauma is expected back in early 2027 after losing to Filip Hrgovic, and WBO champion Daniel Dubois says he wants to fight him; nothing is booked.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Dubois says he wants to fight Itauma; Warren plans comeback early next year 2 outlets
What we know
- Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in round nine, Itauma's first professional defeat, and took the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
- Moses Itauma was filmed training at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas.
- Itauma says his relationship with trainer Ben Davison and the rest of his team is good.
- WBO champion Daniel Dubois told Sky Sports he wants to fight Itauma sooner rather than later; no fight is booked.
Reported, not confirmed
- Promoter Frank Warren says Itauma will have a comeback fight early next year, with January 2027 mentioned; no opponent or date is announced. Boxing News
Moses Itauma, 21, is set for a comeback fight early next year, according to promoter Frank Warren, after his first professional defeat. He knocked Filip Hrgovic down in round two but tired and was stopped on his feet in the ninth, and Hrgovic took the vacant IBF heavyweight title.
WBO champion Daniel Dubois, who retained his title with a second-round finish of Fabio Wardley last weekend, told Sky Sports he would like to face Itauma. "I want to fight him sooner than later," Dubois said, adding that he wants to face anyone who can give him a challenge.
No opponent or date has been set for Itauma's return, and the Dubois fight is only a stated wish.
WBO champion Daniel Dubois, who retained his title with a second-round finish of Fabio Wardley last weekend, told Sky Sports he would like to face Itauma. "I want to fight him sooner than later," Dubois said, adding that he wants to face anyone who can give him a challenge.
No opponent or date has been set for Itauma's return, and the Dubois fight is only a stated wish.
- Summary
- Moses Itauma is expected back in early 2027 after losing to Filip Hrgovic, and WBO champion Daniel Dubois says he wants to fight him; nothing is booked.
- Key points (one per line)
- Itauma was stopped in round nine by Filip Hrgovic, who took the vacant IBF title
Promoter Frank Warren says Itauma will have a comeback fight early next year
Daniel Dubois told Sky Sports he wants to fight Itauma sooner rather than later
No opponent or date has been announced
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/1544e929-6374-4c5c-83ee-feb87f3cbb6c/moses-itauma-trains-at-floyd-mayweathers-gym-after-filip-hrgovic
Boxing News | https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/moses-itauma-offered-world-title-shot/
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