Rising heavyweight contender Moses Itauma, just 21 years old, is about to drop a bomb on the division. He’s making his highly anticipated return on August 29 in London, squaring off against former title challenger Filip Hrgovic. This isn’t just another fight; many are already predicting Itauma will become the new face of heavyweight boxing, and trust me, it could happen sooner than later.
The Kid Who Could Own Heavyweight Boxing Is Back
When Itauma steps into the ring against Hrgovic on DAZN PPV, all eyes will be on this young phenom. At 21, he’s got the kind of raw talent that makes you stop scrolling. This heavyweight clash against a seasoned challenger like Hrgovic is a massive test, and if Itauma lives up to even half the hype, the entire division is going to have to take notice. We’re talking about a potential changing of the guard, folks. The future of heavyweight boxing could very well be decided right here.
Vegas Is Calling For a Title Showdown
The heat then shifts to Las Vegas on September 12 under the Zuffa Boxing banner for a welterweight championship collision you won’t want to miss. WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is putting his title on the line against Conor Benn in what’s shaping up to be an epic main event on Paramount+. Garcia’s title defense against Benn is a clash of styles that could explode. And if that wasn’t enough, on the same card, Jai Opetaia defends his Zuffa cruiserweight title against WBC champion Noel Mikaelian. That’s two title fights on one night; get ready for some fireworks.
Canelo’s Long-Awaited Return Hits Halloween
And just when you thought the year couldn’t get any bigger, Halloween brings a legend back to the squared circle. Canelo Alvarez makes his first return to the ring in over a year on October 31, heading to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to challenge Christian Mbili for the WBC super middleweight title on DAZN. Canelo, after a year away, is always must-watch TV. You know he’s coming to reclaim his spot at the top.
Don’t sleep on the rest of the calendar either. We’ve got Chantelle Cameron vs. Mikaela Mayer for the unified junior middleweight title in Birmingham on August 29 on ESPN+, Andy Ruiz vs. Damian Knyba in Newark on September 4, and Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili for the undisputed junior welterweight title in Dublin on September 5, all on DAZN. Isaac Cruz (c) vs. Nestor Bravo for the WBC interim junior welterweight title hits San Diego on September 19, also on DAZN. Plus, Zuffa Boxing 11 brings Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton to London on September 26 on Paramount+. October has Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace in Birmingham on October 3 on DAZN, and Dalton Smith (c) vs. Alberto Puello for the WBC junior welterweight title in Sheffield on October 24, also on DAZN.
With Itauma looking to launch himself into superstardom, Garcia defending his belt in a huge Vegas showdown, and Canelo returning after a year, the next few months are absolutely loaded. Better clear your schedule, because these fights are going to deliver. You don’t want to miss a single second!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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