Moses Itauma has predicted his \u201cbiggest rival\u201d for the future, naming an unbeaten heavyweight who comes off six straight stoppages.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old must first prove his world-class capabilities against Filip Hrgovic, who he will face for the vacant IBF title on August 29.<\/p>\n
Even without the additional prize, Itauma is expected to encounter his toughest assignment thus far at London\u2019s O2 Arena, taking on a highly-rated contender known for his durability and experience.<\/p>\n
The winner must then defend his belt \u2013 which was relinquished by Oleksandr Usyk \u2013 against mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez, who has agreed step-aside money for while he waits in the wings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Should Itauma come through both Hrgovic and Sanchez, which is no foregone conclusion, he will then be poised to enter a unification match as the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.<\/p>\n Someone who could represent an obvious opponent is Daniel Dubois, who must first defend his WBO title in an expected rematch with Fabio Wardley this coming October.<\/p>\n From Itauma\u2019s perspective, though, WBC champion Agit Kabayel is likely to remain his \u201cbiggest rival\u201d for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n