Moses Itauma stands on the brink of another world title shot, needing just one more victory to secure his chance. The 21-year-old prospect faced Filip Hrgovic for the IBF belt in August, marking his first world championship fight. Itauma started strong but ultimately succumbed to Hrgovic, being halted in the ninth round.

Promoter Frank Warren has plans to bring Itauma back in a competitive match this January, emphasizing the importance of the fight.

• Warren stated, "It'll be a decent fight. He's got to be in with somebody who's going to give him a test."
• He acknowledged the inherent risks of a comeback fight, especially following a loss, noting, "When you're coming off a loss any comeback fight is a risky fight."

Itauma aims to prove himself in this upcoming bout, seeking to re-establish his position in the heavyweight rankings. Warren confirmed that Itauma will be active next year, stating, "He wants to be back in the mix so he's going to be very active next year."

Following this fight, Itauma will set his sights on the champions in the heavyweight division, including Hrgovic, Agit Kabayel, and Daniel Dubois. Warren reflected on Itauma's previous bout, recognizing his resilience:

Hrgovic managed to absorb the punishment. Even when [Itauma] was blowing he was still throwing shots.

Meanwhile, Hrgovic is scheduled to face his mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez, with plans for a potential homecoming fight in Croatia. Sanchez's manager expressed confidence in his fighter's chances against Hrgovic, stating, "Hrgovic is elite and won't be an easy opponent, but I fully expect Frank to get the job done."