Overview

• Moses Itauma achieved a second-round knockout against Mike Balogun, improving his record to 12-0 with 10 knockouts.
• The WBO has ranked Itauma as its number one heavyweight contender, a decision that has drawn criticism from some boxing fans.
• Itauma's next fight is scheduled for July 19 on the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois rematch undercard at Wembley.
• Promoter Frank Warren has ruled out Martin Bakole as Itauma's next opponent due to Bakole's recent poor form.
• Filip Hrgovic is being considered as a potential opponent for Itauma, though his team wants him to first take on a 10-round fight.