Itauma v Hrgovic - heavyweight world title fight predictions
Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.
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"I think it's going to be one of Moses' easiest nights of his career and he'll win a world title."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
"I can see Itauma blowing him away early because he's so accurate but I can also see Hrgovic riding the storm and it becoming a more difficult fight in the second half for Itauma."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
"I think he either gets rid of him inside three rounds or this is the acid test we've all been waiting for."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
"I think the speed and timing of Moses will be the difference."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
"I favour Moses to get the win. I know Hrgovic will come prepared. He's game and not a pushover."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
"I think Itauma will take his time, find the gaps and then get the stoppage."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
"You have to favour the younger man because of his southpaw speed, skill, IQ and the foundations seem to be there for a huge career ahead."
— Prince Naseem Hamed , Celebrity
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Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.
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