How to watch the Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic fight on Virgin TV
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The heavyweight spotlight falls on Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic as youth, power and ambition collide with experience and proven pedigree. Here’s how to catch every second live on DAZN with Virgin Media
By Kirsten Tierney, Content Specialist
- Published
- 27 August 2026
This is a fascinating heavyweight matchup between one of boxing's brightest young talents and a proven world-class contender. Rising star Moses Itauma faces the toughest test of his career when he steps into the ring with Filip Hrgovic, a battle that could propel the winner firmly into the heavyweight title picture.
Itauma has taken the boxing world by storm with his explosive power, impressive skillset and growing reputation as a future heavyweight champion. Standing across from him is Hrgovic, the experienced Croatian contender who has shared the ring with some of the division's best and is determined to halt the youngster's rapid rise. For Itauma, it's a chance to prove he belongs among the elite; for Hrgovic, it's an opportunity to remind the world exactly why he's long been considered one of the heavyweight division's most dangerous fighters.
Widely tipped as the next star of heavyweight boxing, can Itauma become the youngest heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson, or will Hrgovic, a 2016 Olympic bronze medallist reign champion? Watch every moment live on DAZN with Virgin Media on Saturday 29 August from 4pm.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of fight night.
Moses Itauma: what you need to know
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At just 21 years old, Moses Itauma has already established himself as one of the most exciting prospects in heavyweight boxing. The British southpaw has earned a reputation for his explosive punching power, fast hands and aggressive style, racking up an impressive unbeaten record while dispatching many opponents inside the distance. His rapid rise through the professional ranks has seen him consistently tipped as a future world champion, with many observers viewing him as one of the sport's standout young talents.
After breezing past a series of experienced opponents, Itauma now faces the toughest test of his professional career against Filip Hrgovic. The Croatian contender brings a wealth of experience and has spent years competing at the highest level of the heavyweight division. A convincing victory over Hrgovic would not only be the biggest win of Itauma's career to date but would also strengthen his credentials as a genuine force in the division and move him a significant step closer to world-title contention.
Filip Hrgovic: what you need to know
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Filip Hrgovic has long been regarded as one of the most accomplished heavyweights outside the world-title picture, combining amateur pedigree with proven success in the professional ranks. The Croatian contender represented his country at the highest level as an amateur before building an impressive record as a pro, earning a reputation for his toughness, powerful jab and measured boxing style. Over the years, he has established himself as a consistent presence among the heavyweight division's top contenders, using his size, technical ability and ring intelligence to overcome a range of challenging opponents.
Having shared the ring with some of the division's toughest names, Hrgovic brings valuable experience into his showdown with Moses Itauma. While many see this fight as the next step in Itauma's rise, the 33-year-old will be determined to remind the boxing world of his own credentials. A victory over one of the sport's most highly rated young prospects would breathe fresh life into Hrgovic's world-title ambitions and reaffirm his status as a major player in the heavyweight division.
Itauma v Hrgovic: how do they measure up?
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Itauma vs Hrgovic: ambition meets experience
Heavyweight boxing has a habit of producing unforgettable nights, and this showdown has all the ingredients for another thrilling encounter.
Moses Itauma enters as one of the division's brightest young talents, carrying huge expectations, explosive power and an unbeaten record as he continues his rapid rise through the heavyweight ranks. Standing in his way is Filip Hrgovic, the experienced and battle-tested contender determined to prove he still belongs among the division's elite.
Whether you're backing Itauma to take another major step towards world-title contention or believe Hrgovic has the experience and pedigree to halt the youngster's momentum, this is a fight that heavyweight fans won't want to miss.
When is Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic on TV?
You can watch every minute of the action live on DAZN with Virgin Media from 4pm on Saturday 29 August. The fight is available to purchase from 10am on Tuesday 25 August for £24.99 and is available in HD viewing only.
The event cannot be recorded but a repeat of the clash will be shown on DAZN at 7am and 4pm on Sunday 30 August (last playouts). The purchase will include access to the fight as it happens live, and any repeats the following day.
Customers who purchase the live event can watch all repeats at no extra cost. Customers who do not purchase the live event can buy access to the repeats separately for the same price as the live event.
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic undercard
Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk
Lightweight
Constantin Ursu vs Ben Vaughan
Welterweight
Aloys Youmbi vs Mike Perez
Cruiserweight
How to watch Itauma vs Hrgovic on Virgin TV
To watch this event, you must have a TiVo® box, Virgin TV V6 box (powered by TiVo®), a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream box.
Those with our TiVo® and V6 boxes: Go to Home > On Demand > Live Events. Press the red button then choose the event and follow the instructions on screen. A TV PIN may not be required. To view your booking, once purchased, go to On Demand > Live Events > Event Bookings.
Those with our Virgin TV 360 or Stream boxes: Go to Home > Pay Per View events rail. Press OK, then choose the event and follow the instructions on screen. A TV PIN may not be required. To view your booking, once purchased, go to Home > Pay Per View events rail.
Terms & conditions
A TV PIN will be required on TiVo® or Virgin TV 360 unless you have changed or make changes to the settings on your box. If you would like to disable the PPV pin prompt on TiVo, complete the following setting changes via your remote: go to Settings > Purchase Controls and ensure the setting is set to “allow purchases without a PIN”. This will disable all PIN prompts for content that does not conflict with the regulatory watershed requirements.
This event CANNOT be recorded and is NOT available to view/purchase via Liberate boxes. Repeats are free once you’ve ordered the event. If you miss the event, you can buy the repeats for the same price. The event is repeated on Sunday 30 August at 7am and 4pm (last playout). The event can be watched either live or On Demand during its repeat window.
To check the event has been purchased, TiVo® and V6 customers should go to Home > On Demand > Live Events. The event will be there with a status of “booked”. Virgin TV 360 and Stream customers should go to Home > Saved > Rentals. The event will be there.
TiVo® and V6 customers can view the event on a second TiVo® or V6 box associated with the account without additional purchase. Please note where the second box is not a TiVo® or V6 box it will not be viewable on that box. Once selected, it correctly displays “Purchased” and “View Now”. When “View Now” is selected, it then moves to “Event Bookings”.
Virgin TV 360 customers can view the event on a second Virgin TV 360 box associated with the account without additional purchase. Please note where the second box is a non Virgin TV 360 box it will not be viewable on that box. Customers should go to Home > Saved > Rentals. The event will be there.
DAZN Subscription
Virgin Media will bear responsibility for Virgin Media customers’ transaction for and access to the pay-per-view event. Virgin Media bears no obligations or liability to assist either in communication to customers, redemption, or onward customer support for the one-month subscription of DAZN. Sign-up and terms and conditions will be managed by DAZN. Customers will be able to redeem their one-month DAZN subscription within the linear pay-per-view feed delivered to Virgin Media (during the live transmission and repeat windows only).
If a Virgin Media customer purchases the Pay Per View Event on the Virgin Media Entertainment Service via their device, a QR code graphic and URL link will be included in the linear Pay Per View Event feed delivered to Virgin Media (during the Live Transmission Schedule and Repeat Transmission Schedule). These will take the customer to a landing web page which includes instructions on how to redeem one-month access to DAZN.
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