Key facts
- Itauma shoved Hrgovic off stage during Friday weigh-ins in London
- Hrgovic responded by slapping Itauma in the face on stage
- The two will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at the Natural Born Thriller card on DAZN
- Both fighters are known as heavy punchers with knockout track records
- Security intervened before further altercation occurred
What happened at weigh-ins
Rising heavyweight contenders Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic came to blows during Friday’s official weigh-ins ahead of their IBF heavyweight title fight in London. According to MMA Mania, there had been little animosity between the two fighters beforehand. During the weigh-in, Hrgovic turned his back on stage, at which point Itauma shoved him from behind, forcing him off the stage. Although the fall from the stage was minor and caused no injury, Hrgovic retaliated by getting back on stage and slapping Itauma in the face. Security personnel stepped in to separate the two before the altercation escalated further.
The upcoming fight
Itauma and Hrgovic are scheduled to fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026 at the Natural Born Thriller fight card, which will be broadcast live on DAZN from London, England. Both are described as heavy punchers with strong knockout records, suggesting the scheduled bout could be an action-packed affair. While neither fighter possesses the mainstream star power of some other heavyweight contenders, according to the source material, their clash is expected to deliver an exciting matchup.
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