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Filip Hrgovic and Moses Itauma clash at weigh-in ahead of heavyweight title bout
A physical altercation broke out during the ceremonial weigh-in for the vacant IBF heavyweight title fight in London.
The short version
- Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off the stage during their ceremonial weigh-in at London's Spitalfields Market.
- Hrgovic climbed back onto the stage and slapped Itauma before security personnel and team members separated the fighters.
- The two boxers are scheduled to compete for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena.
Key facts
- Moses Itauma shoved Filip Hrgovic off the stage during a ceremonial weigh-in at London's Spitalfields Market.[BBC News]
- Filip Hrgovic responded by getting back on stage and slapping Moses Itauma in the face before security intervened.[BBC News]
- The fighters are set to face each other at London's O2 Arena for the vacant IBF heavyweight title.[BBC News]
- Hrgovic weighed in at 16st 12lb (107kg), while Itauma weighed in at 17st 4lb (110kg).[BBC News]
Sources
- Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-inBBC News - Top Stories