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\u201cI like that fight,\u201d said Mora to DAZN Boxing \u201cIt\u2019s two familiar names. Sanchez is coming off that knockout against another up-and-comer in Richard Torrez Jr. It was a one-punch knockout. Everybody loves those.<\/p>\n \u201cI like that style match-up. I like that he\u2019s going to come to fight. It\u2019s going to be another fighter that fights from that southpaw stance and squares up. So, I actually love those two names.\u201d<\/p>\n Mannix pointed to the heavyweight title picture as another reason the fight makes sense, noting that Itauma\u2019s path to a championship may have changed with Fabio Wardley expected to defend his WBA title against Daniel Dubois in a rematch.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it\u2019s a great fight for him and a chance to win a world championship, because there\u2019s been some ambiguity,\u201d said Mannix. \u201cHe was in line for a world title shot, but his stablemate, Fabio Wardley, held that belt. We presume Wardley and Daniel Dubois are going to run it back. So that avenue is potentially closed.\u201d<\/p>\n Although Mannix praised Sanchez for his stunning one-punch knockout of Richard Torrez Jr. in June, he doesn\u2019t see the Cuban presenting much of an obstacle if Itauma gets past Hrgovic.<\/p>\n \u201cIf he beats Hrgovic and goes on and beats Frank Sanchez, that is a great year for Moses Itauma,\u201d said Mannix. \u201cIf we\u2019re looking at this objectively, I don\u2019t give Sanchez much of a shot against Moses Itauma. I think Sanchez landed a great shot against Richard Torrez. All credit to him. But I see Frank Sanchez, and I see a guy with no knees.\u201d<\/p>\n The biggest hurdle remains Hrgovic. The Croatian contender is widely viewed as the toughest opponent of Itauma\u2019s career and represents a significant jump in competition. A convincing victory would strengthen the case that the 21-year-old is ready to compete for a heavyweight world title before the end of the year.<\/p>\n Is Frank Sanchez the perfect fight for Moses Itauma after Filip Hrgovic?! \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n The full episode of #TheFighterAndTheWriter<\/a> with @SIChrisMannix<\/a> and @TheLatinSnake_<\/a> is LIVE now. Watch on https:\/\/t.co\/FoiaUucafv<\/a> \ud83c\udf7f @DraftKings<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CbwEvSDLMP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Olly Campbell is a boxing journalist who has covered the sport since 2014, providing ringside reporting and technical analysis of major bouts. His work focuses on fighter tendencies, tactical adjustments, and the details that shape high-level competition.<\/p>\n Click here to subscribe to our FREE newsletter<\/a>Related Boxing News:<\/p>\n \t\t\tCategories Moses Itauma<\/a> \t\t<\/p>\n Boxing News 24<\/a> \u00bb Moses Itauma<\/a> \u00bb Chris Mannix Wants Moses Itauma To Fight Frank Sanchez For World Title After Filip Hrgovic Bout<\/p>\n Last Updated on 2026\/07\/06 at 2:20 AM \t<\/p>\n
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