Filip Hrgovic: ''Fame and Money Could Be Moses Itauma's Downfall!''

Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic has credited his difficult career path for building the mental resilience needed for victory, while dismissing his upcoming opponent Moses Itauma as inexperienced and detached from reality. In an exclusive interview with The Ring, the Croatian boxer stated that overcoming major obstacles has given him a psychological advantage that his younger rival simply does not possess.

Hrgovic heavily criticized Itauma’s rapid rise, describing the 21-year-old prospect as "delusional" and surrounded by unearned hype. He argued that Itauma has faced an easy road and downplayed his past opponents, emphasizing that boxing mathematics do not apply to real fights. According to Hrgovic, achieving immense wealth, fame, and a world championship at such a young age can easily ruin a person's life before they have time to properly mature.

Expressing gratitude that he did not experience massive financial paydays early in his own career, Hrgovic explained that personal development takes time. He remains confident that his maturity will prove decisive in the ring. Sending a direct message to his supporters back home, he rallied Croatian fans to get ready for a victory they have long anticipated.