By Quitano Gonzalez
Mon, Aug 24 2026
Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic: Date, Ring Walk Time, DAZN PPV Stream & Betting Odds
The heavyweight division takes center stage on Saturday, August 29, 2026, as undefeated sensation Moses Itauma faces his toughest career test against Croatian contender Filip Hrgovic live from The O2 Arena in London. Up for grabs is the vacant IBF Heavyweight World Title, vacated after Oleksandr Usyk stepped aside.
Sbookmakers favor the young prodigy to deliver another early night, but the veteran contender presents significant value on the moneyline.
At just 21 years old, Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) continues his meteoric rise through the heavyweight ranks. Armed with devastating southpaw power, quick hand speed, and technical poise beyond his years, Itauma enters off dominant stoppage wins over Jermaine Franklin and Dillian Whyte. A victory on Saturday would make him one of the youngest heavyweight world champions in boxing history.
Standing in his way is 34-year-old Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs). The Olympic bronze medalist boasts significant height (6'6") and reach (82") advantages over Itauma, alongside high-level international experience. Having bounced back from a lone career setback against Daniel Dubois with strong performances against top-tier opposition, Hrgovic represents the ultimate litmus test for Itauma's world-championship ambitions.
Event Key Details & Schedule
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Venue: The O2 Arena (London, United Kingdom)
- Broadcast / Stream: DAZN (Worldwide PPV / Ultimate Tier)
- Main Card Start Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM BST
- Main Event Ring Walks: ~5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM BST
- Stakes: Vacant IBF Heavyweight World Title (12 Rounds)
Latest Betting Odds
Sbookmakers favor the young prodigy to deliver another early night, but the veteran contender presents significant value on the moneyline.
- Moneyline: Moses Itauma (-800) vs. Filip Hrgovic (+500)
- Itauma via KO/TKO: -280
- Itauma via Decision: +450
- Hrgovic via KO/TKO: +850
- Hrgovic via Decision: +1400
- Over/Under Rounds: 6.5 Rounds (Over -110 / Under -110)
Fight Preview: Clash of Eras at Heavyweight
At just 21 years old, Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) continues his meteoric rise through the heavyweight ranks. Armed with devastating southpaw power, quick hand speed, and technical poise beyond his years, Itauma enters off dominant stoppage wins over Jermaine Franklin and Dillian Whyte. A victory on Saturday would make him one of the youngest heavyweight world champions in boxing history.
Standing in his way is 34-year-old Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs). The Olympic bronze medalist boasts significant height (6'6") and reach (82") advantages over Itauma, alongside high-level international experience. Having bounced back from a lone career setback against Daniel Dubois with strong performances against top-tier opposition, Hrgovic represents the ultimate litmus test for Itauma's world-championship ambitions.