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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Reality check: just how good is Britain’s Moses Itauma? The expert view

Moses Itauma celebrates after winning his fight against Demsey McKean.
Moses Itauma is aiming to become the second-youngest world heavyweight champion in history. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images/Reuters

On Saturday night the 21-year-old Moses Itauma expects to become the second-youngest world heavyweight champion in history, after Mike Tyson, when he fights Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic for the IBF title at the O2 Arena in London. In an attempt to sift through the hype and to assess the potential Itauma has shown, the Guardian asked Barry Jones and Andy Lee for their expert views on the strengths and possible weaknesses of the young British fighter.

Itauma promises to become the dominant new force of the unpredictable heavyweight division but Hrgovic is his first real test as he strives to become a world champion in just his 15th fight.

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