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Moses Itauma to announce ‘first step back’ opponent in coming weeks as January comeback confirmed

Promoter Frank Warren has provided an update on the ring return of following his defeat to Filip Hrgovic back in August. Itauma dominated his clash with Hrgovic for eight rounds but the fact that he had never fought beyond six…

By Tom Eaton · Boxing News Online

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:25 AM

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Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January, with his opponent to be announced within weeks.
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed the comeback plan after meeting with Itauma and his team.
The bout serves as Itauma's return following a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Filip Hrgovic in August.

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Promoter Frank Warren confirmed that heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma will return to the ring in January. Speaking with Sky Sports Boxing, Warren stated that Itauma's comeback opponent will be officially revealed within the next couple of weeks as part of a plan to push him back into title contention.

The upcoming fight will mark Itauma's first appearance since suffering a ninth-round knockout loss to Filip Hrgovic in August. Despite losing his undefeated record, Itauma remains ranked fifth by the WBC and WBO, and seventh by the IBF and WBA.

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