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Frank Warren lays out what’s next for Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic: “That’s his dream”

and are set to return early next year, with promoter Frank Warren confident in delivering a particularly meaningful occasion for his world champion. The two heavyweights collided in August, when Itauma built a sizable lead by scoring a second-round knockdown…

By Oscar Pick · Boxing News Online

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:40 AM

Key Things to Know

Frank Warren confirmed Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic are both targeted to return early next year.
Warren is working to stage Hrgovic's mandatory IBF title defense against Frank Sanchez in Croatia.
Moses Itauma is expected to fight a recognizable opponent in January to launch another title charge.

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Promoter Frank Warren has outlined upcoming plans for heavyweights Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic, targeting ring returns for both early next year. Warren revealed he is working with the Croatian government to stage Hrgovic's mandatory IBF title defense against Frank Sanchez in Croatia, fulfilling the champion's dream of a major homecoming fight.

Meanwhile, Warren stated that Itauma is slated to fight in January against a recognizable opponent to begin another title push. The 21-year-old Itauma suffered a ninth-round stoppage loss to Hrgovic in August, which saw the Croatian claim the vacant IBF heavyweight title.

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Frank Warren lays out what’s next for Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic: “That’s his dream”

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