Moses Itauma’s journey back to securing a world title shot should begin with a battle against Damian Knyba.That’s the view of WBC champion Agit Kabayel, who was denied a potential unification shot against Itauma.Itauma was stopped in the ninth round by Hrgovic in their world title dust-upGettyThe 21-year-old was shockingly knocked out against Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight strap last month.British star Itauma dominated the bout at the 02 Arena, and looked to be heading for his 11th KO in a row after Hrgovic’s gloves touched the canvas in the second round.Referee Howard Foster administered a count, with the El Animal proceeding to absorb further punishment up until the ninth round.Itauma appeared to have gassed himself out, resulting in Hrgovic gleefully seizing his chance to become Croatia’s first ever heavyweight world champion.The judges scorecards showed Itauma well ahead after the opening eight rounds, but he was ultimately left requiring oxygen as he left the ring on a stretcher.Who has Agit Kabayel said should fight Moses Itauma next?Attention is now turning to who the Kent native could face next as he looks to rebuild his career following the first defeat of his career.For unbeaten Kabayel, he believes Itauma should fight one of his former foes – Knyba.He told Playbook Boxing: “I will tell you one fight for Moses who is good, for the comeback fight, Knyba!“Knyba with Moses is a good fight, why not?”Who is Damian Knyba?The Polish heavyweight has won 18 of his 19 professional bouts inside the squared circle – with 11 of his victories coming by way of knockout.Knyba (right) was most recently in action against former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz JrHis only defeat came at the hands of Kabayel, with the two men fighting for the interim WBC belt in January.Kabayel secured a third round stoppage victory, where he would then be elevated from interim to full champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated his WBC, WBA and IBF titles in June.Knyba would return to winning ways earlier this month after outpointing former unified champion Andy Ruiz Jr in New Jersey.Ruiz Jr, who famously stopped Anthony Joshua in June 2019 before losing in the rematch, was left with a black eye following the brutal 12-round war.Who does Moses Itauma want to fight next?Despite being urged to return to domestic level and compete for a British title, Itauma is desperate to meet Hrgovic in a rematch.Itauma’s promoter Frank Warren told talkSPORT that the youngster is keen to exact swift revenge, though he is likely to have at least one or two fights before he returns to the world scene.