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Filip Hrgovic names the best he’s faced after fighting both Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma

Having shared the ring with both and , IBF champion has revealed that one of them, despite not hitting the hardest, is probably the best fighter he has ever faced. The Croatian claimed his world heavyweight title in August, pulling…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:17 AM
Filip Hrgovic names the best he’s faced after fighting both Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma
Key Things to Know
  • Filip Hrgovic named Moses Itauma as perhaps the best fighter he has faced, citing his speed and boxing IQ.
  • Hrgovic noted that Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, and David Adeleye hit harder than Itauma.
  • Hrgovic stopped Itauma in the ninth round in August to claim the IBF world heavyweight title.
The Story in 60 Seconds

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has named Moses Itauma as perhaps the best fighter he has ever faced, ranking him above former opponent Daniel Dubois in terms of skill. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Hrgovic praised Itauma's speed, timing, and boxing IQ despite noting that he does not possess the punching power of Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, or David Adeleye.

Hrgovic won the IBF world title in August by recovering from an early knockdown to stop Itauma in the ninth round. The Croatian previously suffered an eighth-round stoppage loss due to cuts against Dubois in 2024, after which Dubois went on to become a two-time heavyweight world champion.

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