Hrgovic Sets Rematch Conditions for Itauma After Title Goals

Filip Hrgovic, the heavyweight champion, announced that he will only consider a rematch with Moses Itauma after he becomes the undisputed heavyweight world champion. Hrgovic achieved this title by stopping Itauma in the ninth round on August 29, marking a significant upset as he was the underdog.

Although Itauma dominated the early rounds and scored a knockdown, he fatigued before the stoppage. Prior to this fight, Itauma was unbeaten with a record of 14-1, including 12 knockouts, and was seen as a potential future heavyweight champion.

Hrgovic mentioned to Ring Magazine that no rematch request had been made and outlined his conditions for a second fight. He is scheduled for his first mandatory defense in early 2027, potentially against Frank Sanchez, which would be a historic event as the first heavyweight world title fight in Croatia.

If successful against Sanchez, Hrgovic aims for a unification rematch with Daniel Dubois and subsequently to challenge WBC champion Agit Kabayel.