Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic: Date, venue and where to watch heavyweight clash

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Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will meet in a heavyweight clash with huge world title implications.British rising star Itauma is one of the hottest properties in boxing right now and is on the cusp of challenging for world glory.Itauma has blasted his way to the top, and is one step away from a shot at the big timeGettyAfter KO victories over Dillian Whyte and Jermaine Franklin, the gifted Chatham southpaw will make his biggest step-up to date.Standing in his way is Croatian giant Filip Hrgovic who himself is brimming with confidence, and is putting together his own positive run after defeat to Daniel Dubois.For the victor, it will provide a huge opportunity, with Itauma in particular almost guaranteed a world title shot with the IBF, WBO or WBA after Oleksandr Usyk vacated those titles.Itauma could be thrust into a shot at the IBF belt with Frank Sanchez, or could land his WBO mandatory challenge against Daniel Dubois after he rematches Fabio Wardley.His biggest test to date is imminent.Itauma vs Hrgovic: Date and venueItauma vs Hrgovic will take place on August 29 at the famous boxing venue of London’s O2 Arena.The fight was originally targeted to take place on July 25, but was then moved to avoid a clash with Anthony Joshua.But it was then once again eventually positioned at the back end of the summer month after a late schedule change.Itauma vs Franklin: How and where to watchDAZN pay-per-view is where the action will be broadcast in the UK and US markets and in huge territories globally.Fans can watch it live by purchasing a DAZN Ultimate monthly pass, which is available for a monthly fee of £24.99 HERE and includes huge pay-per-view action.Standing in his way is ‘El Animal’ who can propel his name into new stardom by stopping the hype trainGettyA definitive start time has yet to be revealed by the broadcaster.Itauma and Franklin – what have they said?Itauma explained: “This is a big test. Of course, it’s my toughest fight. Filip Hrgovic isn’t a mug. “I think the beautiful thing about boxing is that Hrgovic has achieved so much in this sport, has beat so many well-known guys in not just British boxing, but boxing in general, and he’s won an Olympic bronze medal. “And I guess the beautiful thing about my position is I can strip him away from all of that. So I’m ready to come when it comes to the day, I’ll be ready.”Hrgovic said: “History said that Moses never reached the promised land and history repeats.“My job is to stop him to reach the promised land to become champion, to become next star that he got all the attributes to be. Watch Boxing on DAZN*If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenueSign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.Click here to sign up.“Obviously he got the talent, speed and punching power and everybody predicting he’s the next big star in boxing and I’m here to stop him.“Of course I believe in myself. I’m too tough, too experienced guy, too strong for him. And I believe in myself that I will beat him.”