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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Moses Itauma labeled ‘delusional’ by heavyweight rival as first world title edges nearer

Filip Hrgovic has accused Moses Itauma of being “delusional” ahead of their world title fight on Saturday, as they prepare to vie for the IBF heavyweight belt.

Hrgovic, 34, and the unbeaten Itauma, 21, will headline at London’s O2 Arena, with each man fighting for a full world title for the first time; in 2024, Hrgovic suffered his sole professional loss when he was stopped by Daniel Dubois in an interim-title fight.

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