IBF Heavyweight
5 stories covering IBF Heavyweight — news, results and analysis.
Frank Sanchez Cashes In His Step-Aside: Hrgovic Defense Looms
Sanchez (26-1, 19 KO) says he's exercising his IBF mandatory against new champ Filip Hrgovic, with a December or January date on the table.
Oct 1, 2026
Don Charles Says Itauma's Speed Will Be Too Much for Hrgovic
Dubois' coach thinks the 21-year-old's sharpshooting settles it at the O2 on Aug 29 — and that Hrgovic's cut-prone skin makes it worse.
Aug 16, 2026
Itauma vs Hrgovic Set for Aug. 29 as Vacant IBF Title Beef Turns Personal
Moses Itauma, 14-0 with 12 KOs, faces Filip Hrgovic on Aug. 29 for the vacant IBF heavyweight belt — and the pre-fight talk got ugly fast.
Aug 6, 2026
Moses Itauma's IBF Title Shot Comes With a Sanchez Ambush Already Booked
Itauma, 14-0 with 12 KOs, can become the second-youngest heavyweight champ ever on August 29 — but Frank Sanchez is waiting in December.
Aug 5, 2026
Itauma vs Hrgovic Is Now for the IBF Heavyweight Title
At 21, Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KO) can become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion in history at The O2 on August 29.
Aug 4, 2026