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Itauma has blasted his way to the top, and is one step away from a shot at the big timeCredit: Getty<\/p>\n
After KO victories over Dillian Whyte<\/a> and Jermaine Franklin, the gifted Chatham southpaw will make his biggest step-up to date.<\/p>\n Standing in his way is Croatian giant Filip Hrgovic who himself is brimming with confidence, and is putting together his own positive run after defeat to Daniel Dubois<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the victor, it will provide a huge opportunity, with Itauma in particular almost guaranteed a world title shot<\/a> with the IBF, WBO or WBA after Oleksandr Usyk vacated those titles.<\/p>\n Itauma could be thrust into a shot at the IBF belt with Frank Sanchez, or could land his WBO mandatory challenge against Daniel Dubois after he rematches Fabio Wardley<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More In Boxing<\/p>\n His biggest test to date is imminent.<\/p>\n Itauma vs Hrgovic: Date and venue<\/p>\n Itauma vs Hrgovic will take place on August 29 at the famous boxing venue of London’s O2 Arena.<\/p>\n The fight was originally targeted to take place on July 25, but was then moved to avoid a clash with Anthony Joshua<\/a>.<\/p>\n But it was then once again eventually positioned at the back end of the summer month after a late schedule change.<\/p>\n Itauma vs Franklin: How and where to watch<\/p>\n DAZN<\/a>\u00a0pay-per-view is where the action will be broadcast in the UK and US markets and in huge territories globally.<\/p>\n Fans can watch it live by purchasing a DAZN Ultimate monthly pass, which is\u00a0available for a monthly fee of \u00a324.99 HERE<\/a> and includes huge pay-per-view action.<\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Standing in his way is ‘El Animal’ who can propel his name into new stardom by stopping the hype trainCredit: Getty<\/p>\n A definitive start time has yet to be revealed by the broadcaster.<\/p>\n Itauma and Franklin – what have they said?<\/p>\n Itauma explained: \u201cThis is a big test. Of course, it\u2019s my toughest fight. Filip Hrgovic isn’t a mug. <\/p>\n “I think the beautiful thing about boxing is that Hrgovic has achieved so much in this sport, has beat so many well-known guys in not just British boxing, but boxing in general, and he\u2019s won an Olympic bronze medal. <\/p>\n “And I guess the beautiful thing about my position is I can strip him away from all of that. So I\u2019m ready to come when it comes to the day, I\u2019ll be ready.\u201d<\/p>\n Hrgovic said: \u201cHistory said that Moses never reached the promised land and history repeats.<\/p>\n “My job is to stop him to reach the promised land to become champion, to become next star that he got all the attributes to be. <\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Filip](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/filip-hrgovic-looks-press-conference-1090752150.jpg\")
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