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British heavyweight Moses Itauma will headline London’s O2 Arena on Aug. 29 for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, facing Filip Hrgovic. The title win would crown Itauma as the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson. The bout is part of a broader heavyweight landscape shaped by Usyk’s vacating of belts and ongoing negotiations for future super-fights.
Former two‑division world boxing champion Zolani “Last Born” Tete has been shot dead outside his home in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. A 27‑year‑old woman who was with him has been hospitalised. Police have opened a major investigation and the sports minister has urged the public to provide information.
Itauma has won a path to a world heavyweight title, facing veteran Filip Hrgović at London's O2 Arena. The 21-year-old southpaw is pursuing the IBF belt and could become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson, with promoter Frank Warren backing him to win.
Itauma is challenging Filip Hrgovic for the IBF heavyweight title. The 21-year-old Briton aims to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion, with Hrgovic firing back and promising to “smash the kid” as a tense buildup culminates in showdown at the O2 Arena.
Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in the ninth round to seize the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Itauma, 21, sees his reign as rising star end after a dramatic, grueling bout at the O2 Arena. Hrgovic becomes Croatia’s first heavyweight champion as Itauma leaves with injuries and questions about conditioning.
Two-time heavyweight challenger Daniel Dubois will rematch with British rival Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena on Oct. 17 after Wardley triggers a return clause following their May 2026 bout. Dubois vows to come back stronger and aims to unify, while Wardley says he has zero excuses and will adapt in camp to reclaim his world title.
Fury and Joshua have agreed to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December, with Netflix streaming globally. After years of delays and negotiator standoffs, Britain hosts one of boxing’s biggest events as both fighters push to settle a decade-long rivalry.
Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley in a rapid rematch at the O2 Arena, extending his dominance with a second-round stoppage. Wardley, overwhelmed after an opening spell, concedes as Dubois proclaims his era. The bout follows their May classic, with expectations of a potential trilogy as Usyk looms in the division.