Moses and Hrgovic reach D-Day crossroads with legacy on the line

The American pop hero's three-week London residency still has a few shows to go - but for now, there's a bigger party at the Millennium Dome.

Through the night, the city's largest indoor venue has been transformed from a cathedral of song to a church of pugilism for another celebration.

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic 's IBF heavyweight title fight was already the hottest sporting ticket around before Friday's ill-tempered weigh-in.

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Now, the pair have finally arrived at their D-Day encounter - and with it, the crossroads that could well define their legacy for the foreseeable future.

So what does victory mean for both men heading into the most important bout of their lives? DAZN News explores how each result shapes the division.

What does a Moses win mean?

Simply put, success for the Briton makes him the second-youngest heavyweight champion in history - and confirms his place as a new generation talent.

The Kent native's rise through the ranks has earned plenty of taunts from his opponent this week, culminating in that shove-and-slap fracas at the weigh-in.

But victory in front of a home crowd would underline that the 21-year-old is no longer incoming - it would suggest he may be the new face of the division too.

Powerbrokers have suggested that a potential unification bout could be in the star's immediate future should he come up with the goods against Hrgovic.

That would surely have to wait however, with forrmer top challenger Frank Sanchez having been promised a shot after stepping aside to make this a title tussle.

What does a Hrgovic win mean?

The Croatian arrives as an outsider despite his own excellent pedigree - and is confident he can hand a first professional defeat to his opponent on his own turf.

It should not be considered a monster upset if he does so - and with it, there would be a fascinating roadmap through the heavyweight division for him to take.

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A former interim challenger, the 34-year-old's loss against Daniel Dubois two years ago remains his only reverse - and he would surely love a rematch clash.

That could well come in the shape of unification with the WBO champion, should both men come through anticipated clashes with Sanchez and Fabio Wardley.

Both of those would be mouthwatering prospects - and in turn, may help Hrgovic shed his nominal tag as a blue-riband bridesmaid heading forwards for good.

What does a draw mean?

This is the outlier - both Moses and Hrgovic's records suggest this may not go the distance - but a draw would offer a fascinating new perspective for the division.

With no winner - and importantly, no loser - both men would arguably still come away with their reputation enhanced, albeit less so for the former than the latter.

Given the odds, a draw for Moses offers a first blow to his record, but still leaves him well-placed to immediately push on, whether with a rematch or a new test.

Hrgovic, by contrast, would earn respect for holding the Briton at bay too, underlining his strengths and commercial appeal to powerbrokers on multiple fronts.

Of course, any draw will surely increase the clamour for a second dance. But would Sanchez and his team protest any delay? The answers, either way, are coming.

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