Dave Allen Picks Moses Itauma To Beat Filip Hrgovic In Next Fight

The British heavyweight says Hrgovic is a world-class opponent but believes Itauma’s speed and punch variety will be the difference

Dave Allen believes Moses Itauma can defeat Filip Hrgovic if the heavyweight contenders meet later this year, despite describing the Croatian as a world-class fighter. Allen, who was stopped by Hrgovic last month, says Itauma’s speed and shot selection can carry him through the toughest test of his career.

Hrgovic strengthened his position for a fight with Itauma when he stopped Allen in three rounds last month, a victory that marked his third win over a British opponent in just over a year. Discussions have continued over a clash between Hrgovic and the unbeaten Itauma, with August 8 at London’s O2 Arena widely reported as the leading date.

Allen, who shared the ring with Hrgovic only weeks ago, believes Itauma is facing a significant step up but still expects the 21-year-old to come through.

“It’s a great fight, it is a big step up, I think. I think that Franklin was a good fight, but Hrgovic is another step up again, a lot more danger.

“Hrgovic, I think, is a world-class fighter. I think that he is very, very, very good, but I think that with Itauma’s speed and variation, I think that Itauma wins. I think that he is that special,” said Allen on his TikTok site.

The proposed fight would represent the toughest test of Itauma’s career. The rising heavyweight has quickly moved through domestic and international opposition and is coming off another dominant victory over former world title challenger Jermaine Franklin.

Hrgovic, meanwhile, has rebuilt his position following last year’s stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois. Since that loss, the Croatian has returned with victories that have pushed him back into the heavyweight title conversation and toward a high-profile meeting with Itauma.

The fight is expected to take place later this year, with August 8 at the O2 Arena emerging as the most frequently reported date.

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