Filip Hrgovic has named Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Agit Kabayel, himself and Tyson Fury as boxing’s five best heavyweights — with Moses Itauma, the man he faces for the vacant IBF title on August 29, nowhere on the list. The snub lands less than three weeks before the pair collide, with the Croatian making clear he does not believe the 21-year-old’s achievements yet merit a place among the elite.
Hrgovic’s top five in full
[Oleksandr] Usyk, number one, definitely. Number two, Dubois. Number three, Agit Kabayel. Number four, myself. Number five, Tyson Fury. I think I can beat them all.
Filip Hrgovic, DAZN Boxing
The Croatian, who told DAZN Boxing (via Boxing News Online) he ranked the five on achievements rather than who would beat whom, will enter the O2 Arena as the underdog. His only career defeat came against Dubois in 2024, and he has since rebuilt with three wins over English opposition — Joe Joyce, David Adeleye and Dave Allen — to earn his second shot at world honours.
Itauma, 21, headlines in London for the first time on a pay-per-view bill that also features Sam Noakes, Constantin Ursu and Aloys Youmbi. The snub guarantees a lively final week of build-up — here is what time Itauma vs Hrgovic starts on the night.
