Moses Itauma will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title against Filip Hrgovic tonight at the O2 Arena in London, with the bout broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view for £24.99.
The 21-year-old from Chatham enters the contest following consecutive knockout victories over Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin. Hrgovic, an Olympic medallist, is widely regarded as one of the more formidable operators in the heavyweight division and is expected to pose the stiffest test of Itauma's career.
Record within reach
Itauma is aiming to become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history, a record currently held by Mike Tyson, who achieved the milestone 40 years ago. Many observers now back Itauma to one day be mentioned in the same company as Tyson.
Hrgovic's only professional defeat came two years ago when he was stopped by Daniel Dubois after being bloodied to the point of stoppage.
How to watch and stream
The fight can be ordered on DAZN PPV for £24.99, or watched at no extra cost with a DAZN Ultimate subscription. The card is available on DAZN in more than 200 countries globally through a DAZN subscription.
An annual Super Saver package costs a single payment of £119.99 / $224.99 for 12 months, or £14.99 / $19.99 monthly for those preferring instalment payments. A Monthly Flexible option, which permits cancellation at any point, is priced at £24.99 / $29.99 each month.
Start times and fight card
The opening bout is scheduled to commence at approximately 4:00pm UK time (11am ET / 10am CT / 8am PT). The main card is expected to begin at 6:30pm UK time (1:30pm ET / 12:30pm CT / 10:30am PT). In the headline contest, Hrgovic is anticipated to make his ring walk first at around 10pm UK time (5pm ET / 4pm CT / 2pm PT), with Itauma following shortly afterwards. All bout times remain provisional and depend on the duration of the undercard.
Quotes from the fighters
Itauma said: "I want to first address that I am not trying to become the second youngest heavyweight champion of the world, I am trying to beat Filip Hrgovic. Second of all, this fight is what I wanted. I asked Queensberry for so long. I think it is a style match-up I reckon I can thrive on, the pressure I can thrive on and it is just waiting to fight. Obviously the world title is an achievement and an accolade. And that is a plus one, but my sole focus is Hrgovic. If I ain't going to beat Hrgovic, it doesn't matter about the world title and it doesn't matter about the noise or nothing. My job is to be victorious on fight night. I am ready to rock and roll."
Hrgovic said: "I am just telling you facts. I am not playing any games. I just tell you what I think in the moment. Like I said, I am not so smart to play these mind games. I think he is a kid, he is not mature enough and I think I am the man. I am a much better age, much more experience and yeah, that is it. No mind games. God willing you know I will beat him, I'll smash the kid on Saturday and send him back to high school."
He added: "He has said he wants some props but I have come here to London, on his territory, this kid everyone is avoiding. I have come here for a fight and – against all the odds – I believe in myself. I am fighting the guy they call 'The next Mike Tyson.' So give me some props, I am going to smash the kid."
