Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21?
Can heavyweight Moses Itauma become world champion at 21 by beating Filip Hrgovic on Saturday or has the fast-tracked Briton arrived too soon?
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"'I'd be the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson.'"
— Moses Itauma , Athlete
"'There's a lot of expectations on my shoulders to carry the flag of British boxing. I just have to live up to it.'"
— Moses Itauma , Athlete
"'Pressure is a privilege.'"
— Ben Davison , Athlete
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A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Trainer of Moses Itauma, previously worked with Joshua and Fury.
Croatian heavyweight boxer and Olympic bronze medalist.
British heavyweight boxer with an unbeaten record.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Can heavyweight Moses Itauma become world champion at 21 by beating Filip Hrgovic on Saturday or has the fast-tracked Briton arrived too soon?
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