Filip Hrgovic will make his fifth straight British heavyweight fight in August, hoping to put an end to Moses Itauma’s meteoric rise. Before the competition, his newest opponent, Dave Allen, assessed the power of his punch.

In June 2024, Hrgovic suffered the first defeat of his professional career when he was stopped by Daniel Dubois in a fight for the interim IBF heavyweight title. This defeat ultimately cost the Croatian his historic world title win, and Dubois was promoted to full world heavyweight champion shortly thereafter.

However, despite this heartache, Hrgovic picked himself up and dusted himself off, claiming three victories over alternative British opponents; Joe Joyce, David Adeleye and Allen to fight for the world title again.

This summer, however, the Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist will be the underdog against the adolescent Itauma, who faces a long reign at the top of the division as Hrgovic tries a cruel taste of reality for boxing’s hottest prospect.

After the fight was announced, Allen told his social media supporters that despite a third-round loss to the Croatian last monthJohnny Fisher is a bigger puncher.

“Johnny Fisher hits harder, but he doesn’t have the same efficiency and experience.

“Johnny Fisher hits really tough and harder than Hrgovic, but that’s just experience, really, Hrgovic has a lot of experience. He’s really good, Filip, to be fair to him, but Johnny Fisher hits harder.”

Fisher was unable to defeat Allen in two fights, with the “Romford Bull” taking a controversial split decision in the first meeting before Allen gained revenge via fifth-round KO in the rematch.

The Itauma-Hrgovic gala will take place on Saturday, August 29 at the O2 Arena, and the winner will hope to fight for the world title in the next fight.

Errol Spence Jr entered the greatest debate of all time, believing that one man deserved to be recognized as the greatest warrior in history.

On a pound-for-pound basis, many seem to consider Sugar Ray Robinson to be the ultimate GOAT, as evidenced by his victories over 10 Hall of Famers.

These triumphs included iconic victories over the likes of Jake LaMotta and Cuban great Kid Gavilan, while the American also avenged his loss to Randolph Turpin in 1951.

Ultimately, Robinson retired with a professional record of 174-19-6 (109 KOs), becoming a multiple-time welterweight and middleweight world champion.

However, despite his extraordinary achievements, others argue that Muhammad Ali – who defeated eight later hall of famers – is actually the uncompromising GOAT.

“The Greatest” retired with a professional record of 56-5 (37 KOs) before sadly passing away in 2016, leaving behind a remarkable legacy both in and out of the ring.

Considerable victories include victory over George Foreman and Joe Frazier, while Sonny Liston and Ken Norton are among the other Hall of Famers he has surpassed.

That’s why Spence said Premieres of boxing champions this heavyweight legend Ali is simply the greatest fighter of all time, and his accolades dwarf even Robinson’s.

Meanwhile, Spence, when asked to name the greatest jab of all time, pointed to heavyweight icon Larry Holmes and former two-division world champion Junior Jones.

In terms of punching power, “The Truth” couldn’t pick a winner among Norton, Mike Tyson and Julian Jackson, but quickly replaced Ali as the main GOAT.

When talking about his future plans, Andrade mentioned several top contenders and division champions as potential targets.

“I think the fighters that have to fight, the fights that have to happen, are like, you know, me again, Charlo, me, Berlanga, me, Mbilli, me, Plant,” Andrade told YSM Sports Media. “These are all great fights that could happen, and we’re all in the same age group and the same era of boxing, so I thought, why not do it?”

Plant, Berlanga and Mbilli are looking for a title shot, while a fight between Andrade and Jermall Charlo never materialized during their championship years.

Andrade (32-1, 19 KO) has not fought since a sixth-round loss to David Benavidez in November 2023 and will return after a nearly three-year break. The 38-year-old former champion hasn’t recorded any high-profile victories in recent years and has yet to announce an opponent for his July 24 return at Mohegan Sun Arena.

“I believe 68 is open,” Andrade said. “Boxing needs me back in the ring because there are great fights ahead of us.”

The return comes after a hard period for Andrade. He hasn’t fought since a sixth-round loss to David Benavidez in November 2023. Before that loss, his last victory was in January 2023 against Demond Nicholson.

Although Andrade spent years fighting names like Canelo Alvarez, Gennadiy Golovkin and the Charlo brothers, none of those fights came to fruition during the prime years of his career as a 154- and 160-pound champion.

Andrade is now 38 years elderly and returning after a long break. He is trying to rebuild his position in a division that includes WBC champion Christian Mbilli, former titleholder Caleb Plant and challenger Edgar Berlanga.

Andrade immediately focuses on ending his inactivity and preparing for fights that he believes should have happened years ago.

“My goal is to become world champion in three divisions: 154, 160 and then 168,” Andrade said.