Is Moses set to snatch British heavyweight crown from Fury and Joshua?

That’s the tagline being attached to Saturday’s fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic, exclusively live on DAZN PPV and Ultimate Tier.

With the vacant IBF world heavyweight title now on the line, the stakes have been heightened for Moses, who many hail as boxing’s next ruler.

If he manages to beat Hrgovic this weekend, then he will become Britain’s youngest heavyweight champion, kicking Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua off the top table as they continue to bicker over their long-awaited showdown.

Moses lets his fists do the talking

There is frustration in Britain’s heavyweight division.

For the first time in years, it felt like we would finally see Fury and Joshua settle their differences.

However, various disagreements about location, amongst other things, have led to concerns of the deal collapsing.

Quite frankly, fight fans are getting tired of the verbal warfare going on between Fury and Joshua’s respective camps, but luckily for them, there is an exciting heavyweight who lets his performances inside the ring do the talking.

Moses is a calm, composed and at times withdrawn character.

At 21 years old, he is still adjusting to the extra attention that comes with being one of boxing’s newest stars.

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"Nobody's Laid a Glove on Me!"

Moses on sparring and respect
 

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With every passing interview, Moses is becoming more confident, but he knows the real work is done inside the ring.

Instead of shouting abuse at his opponents, he is respectful, albeit Hrgovic in fight week will test him, with the Croatian having some harsh words for the knockout artist.

Often, the most memorable heavyweights are those who have a loudmouth, but for Moses, he has not had to use his mouth to become the talk of the boxing world.

Instead, his viral knockout finishes have been his marketing tool, serving as a welcome breath of fresh air in a division which is finally shifting away from the old guard.

What a win for Moses would mean for British boxing?

Every so often, a special talent comes along and takes the sport of boxing by storm.

In Britain, the nation has been fortunate enough for three heavyweights to come along in a relatively short space of time.

First there was Fury and Joshua, whose careers have run in tandem, and then came Moses, who is being billed as the man to take over.

There is a lot of history resting on the shoulders of Moses.

Beating Hrgovic would make him Britain’s youngest ever heavyweight champion, along with the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.

But what would it mean for British boxing as a whole?

Moses would instantly become the face of the sport.

At 21 years old, there are plenty of years inside the ring to come, and no doubt he will continue improving, meaning the dream of undisputed status and becoming an unstoppable force is a real possibility.

Already, Moses is appearing in campaigns for brands and high-end publications such as Nike and GQ, who are cashing in on the potential and the superstardom that could lie ahead.

There is concern that all the extra attention and demands that come with being a world heavyweight champion could affect Moses at just 21 years old.

However, with Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions steering his career, they are masters at ensuring their fighters do not stray off the beaten path.

So, as the curtain comes down on the careers of Fury and Joshua, Moses is preparing to take over and become the British heavyweight to lead the sport forward for many years to come.

Moses vs. Hrgovic - exclusively on DAZN PPV

Watch Moses Itauma attempt to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday night, only on DAZN.

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