Itauma 'million times better' than Fury and Joshua

The BBC’s headline framed the statement as a bold comparison, and the story quickly spread to Yahoo Sports, Ring Magazine, Bad Left Hook, and The Guardian within minutes. The claim prompted a sharp response from Hrgovic, who warned in a Bad Left Hook interview that he will “throw him out of the ring.” The Guardian recorded Itauma rebuffing the comments, saying Hrgovic was “starting to wind me up.” Declan Taylor, writing for Ring Magazine, framed Itauma as an antidote to the “tortuous Fury‑Joshua saga,” while Yahoo Sports quoted Itauma noting the opponent might be more fragile than expected and adding that Hrgovic might actually be more fragile than he first thought.

The narrative now centers on the looming clash, with media focusing on the personal jabs and contrasting styles rather than fight logistics. Coverage suggests the tension has heightened interest in the upcoming title fight, positioning the bout as a defining moment for both fighters in the heavyweight division.

No further details about venue or date have been provided in the reports.