Moses Itauma fell short against Filip Hrgovic in their IBF heavyweight title clash, but the 21-year-old is still being hailed as a future world champion.

Itauma, who entered the fight with a flawless 14-0 record, was seeking to become Britain's second-youngest world champion and the second-youngest heavyweight champion ever. Despite his inexperience against the seasoned 34-year-old Hrgovic, the Chatham native showcased the skills that have drawn comparisons to boxing's elite.

Shakur Stevenson praised Itauma's "unbelievable talent and skills," noting that while the young fighter throws every punch at full speed, he will improve with experience. Tony Bellew echoed the sentiment, writing, "Moses Itauma will be world champion!" Bellew highlighted Itauma's bravery and toughness, adding that once he learns to pace himself over 12 rounds, he could dominate the division.

Itauma's rise has been meteoric since his pro debut in January 2023, with 12 of his 14 wins coming by stoppage. Though this loss was a setback, the consensus among boxing insiders is that Itauma's potential remains immense.