Itauma vs Hrgović: Unbeaten British-Nigerian boxer battles for IBF Heavyweight World Title

The central question heading into the fight is whether Itauma's speed, power and youthful energy can overcome Hrgović's experience and physical maturity

British-Nigerian heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma will battle Filip Hrgović for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, with tension rising between both fighters ahead of the bout. Itauma, born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and Slovak mother before relocating to Kent as a child, rema