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The Independent UK
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Duncan Bech

Moses Itauma eyes becoming heavyweight champion despite Filip Hrgovic soul claim

Moses Itauma is aiming to become Britain’s youngest ever world heavyweight champion on Saturday (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA Wire)

Moses Itauma intends on becoming Britain’s youngest ever world heavyweight champion even though he accepts Filip Hrgovic’s claim that it could “ruin his soul”.

The rivals clash for the IBF title that was relinquished by Oleksandr Usyk in June when they meet at The O2 on Saturday, with knockout specialist Itauma expected to continue his rapid ascent to the summit in only his 15th fight.

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