Itauma receives surprise IBF world title shot against Hrgovic
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British heavyweight Moses Itauma is set to face Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF world heavyweight title on August 29 in London. The bout, originally scheduled as a standard contest, has been officially upgraded to a world championship fight.
The elevation of the match to title status marks a significant development in the heavyweight division. The fight will determine the new holder of the IBF belt, which has recently become vacant.
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Sky Sports (GB)Highlights the unexpected nature of the title opportunity
BBC Sport (GB)Focuses on the administrative upgrade of the existing bout
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