Moses Itauma is set to continue his pursuit of the heavyweight world title when he headlines the O2 Arena in August. Now, an opponent is close to being confirmed in a fight that promoter Frank Warren believes the youngster faces a \u2018massive test\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Itauma has breezed through the opposition in all 14 of his professional bouts to date and is well placed for a world title challenge at just 21 years old, positioned as the WBO mandatory challenger and ranked number one with the WBA.<\/p>\n
Following his latest win against Jermaine Franklin Jr in March, Itauma announced that he would have liked to face Croatia\u2019s Filip Hrgovic next, seemingly disappointed that the Rio 2016 bronze medallist was scheduled to take on Dave Allen instead.<\/p>\n
However, after stopping Allen with ease on Saturday inside just three rounds<\/a>, Hrgovic shared his willingness for a quick turnaround and a clash with Itauma. Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing<\/a>, Warren confirmed his interest in that proposed contest.<\/p>\n \u201cI would like to see that fight [between Itauma and Hrgovic] happen. There is negotiations going on and I would love to see that fight happen, it is a massive test for Moses and a massive fight.<\/p>\n \u201cThat has got fight written all over it, hasn\u2019t it? It\u2019d be an exciting fight, if we can make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n The comments echo those of Warren\u2019s son, George, who said after the Allen fight that his immediate goal is to get the bout signed.<\/p>\n