Moses Itauma is set to return to the ring in January, marking the beginning of his quest to dominate the heavyweight division by the end of 2027. After suffering his first career defeat against Filip Hrgovic in August, Itauma is eager to bounce back and reclaim his position among the elite.

Frank Warren, head of Queensberry Promotions, confirmed that Itauma will face a well-known opponent as he seeks to rebuild. In the bout against Hrgovic, Itauma showcased impressive skills early on but ultimately lost via a ninth-round stoppage, allowing Hrgovic to secure the vacant IBF world title.

Warren has ambitious plans for Itauma, stating:

• “Moses will be back in January, if not before.”
• “I want to get him out as soon as possible because he wants to get back in the mix.”

Itauma initially sought a rematch with Hrgovic, but plans changed as Hrgovic is set to face Frank Sanchez. Warren emphasized the importance of Itauma’s return and his involvement in a highly competitive heavyweight landscape that includes fighters like Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley, Hrgovic, and Agit Kabayel.

In other heavyweight action, Dubois and Wardley are scheduled to clash again at The O2 Arena this Saturday, following their intense first encounter in May. Warren believes this rematch could deliver another thrilling fight, stating, “It’s not going the distance.” With the heavyweight scene heating up, Itauma's comeback is highly anticipated as he aims to contend for the four major belts by next year.