Hrgovic closes in on Manchester clash with Itauma
Filip Hrgovic has moved closer to a high-profile bout against rising star Moses Itauma after a dominant win over Dave Allen. The Croatian heavyweight stopped Allen inside three rounds at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster on May 16. Promoter Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions’ George Warren confirmed that negotiations are underway for a Manchester showdown. The fight is expected to be a significant test for the unbeaten Itauma.
Match highlights
- Filip Hrgovic stopped Dave Allen in the third round, prompting Allen’s trainer Jamie Moore to throw in the towel at 2:37.
- The referee controversially ruled a third-round knockdown as a slip, but Allen’s corner ended the fight soon after.
- Promoter Frank Warren described the proposed August 8 contest as a massive examination for Moses Itauma.
- Hrgovic has rebounded from his only professional defeat against Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia in June 2024.
- Moses Itauma is unbeaten, holds the WBO mandatory challenger status, and recently became the first to stop Jermaine Franklin Jr in March.
