Derek Chisora assesses Moses Itauma’s chances of beating Filip Hrgovic now

Moses Itauma looks poised to next face Filip Hrgovic in an intriguing heavyweight test that could answer many questions, and British heavyweight veteran Derek Chisora has offered his thoughts on the fight.

Itauma is yet to box beyond the sixth round in his 14 professional bouts, going the distance in two six-rounders and knocking out all other opposition before that point, despite recently jumping up to the world level. 

After Hrgovic decisively defeated Dave Allen on Saturday night, the Croatian has become the frontrunner to be in the opposing corner when Itauma headlines an O2 Arena card in less than three months’ time.

However, speaking with talkSPORT Boxing, Chisora seemed hesitant to predict an Itauma win, labelling it a ‘big step up’ for the 21-year-old and a ‘good fight’ for Hrgovic.

“You can tell by his eyes, he [Hrgovic] is so confident, him and Moses would be a good fight. Is he a good fighter? He is an amazing fighter, they call him ‘El Animal’, there is a reason that they call him that. 

“To answer your question, is that going to be a good fight for him [Hrgovic]? Southpaw, young fighter, yes.”

“I love Moses, I believe that when you have people pushing you so much, having you think that you can beat anybody in the world, you believe it yourself. I think that this is a big step up for him.”

Itauma will top the bill in London on Saturday, August, 8, after Anthony Joshua’s fight announcement caused a postponement to his plans.