Filip Hrgovic bizarrely blasts Moses Itauma for drinking too much WATER as he slams new-school ‘bulls***’

FILIP HRGOVIC doubts Moses Itauma has enough bottle to beat him – because the British prodigy drinks too much WATER. Hrgovic challenges Itauma on Saturday at London’s O2 Arena for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Filip Hrgovic blasted Moses Itauma for drinking too much water Credit: Getty Itauma takes on Hrgovic at the O2 Arena Credit: Getty The Croatian has spent the last ten weeks training at altitude in California’s Big Bear under the guidance of esteemed coach Abel Sanchez. Hrgovic says he is way too battled-hardened to become the latest victim on the frightening Itauma highlight-reel. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! And he goaded Chatham’s 21-year-old sensation for being too thirsty for new-school methods – which includes guzzling water. Hrgovic said: “I believe everything that you want to achieve, it must be hard. I only know that way. “I don’t know easy way. I just know the way of fighting back and fighting. And Moses. I saw him now. He has like 2 litres of water. “Probably a nutritionist told him like you need to drink this morning 2 litres of water. Blah, blah, blah. “He’s like new school. Like modern fighter. Lifting weights. Drinking water. “Probably in the morning he was doing like say hello to the sun. Breathe 10 times in and out. Then drink water. Most read in Sport BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring. The Gypsy King has beaten Mariusz Wach in his second fight of the year to set up a huge fight with Anthony Joshua And AJ did the same, knocking out Kristian Prenga in the second round of a thrilling encounter – the Brit was knocked down twice in the opening round. Now fans are looking forward to Moses Itauma’s return for his toughest fight yet against Filip Hrgovic in August. Here’s all the big fights coming up… August Sat 29 – Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN September Sat 12 – Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. “Then shower with cold water. Then go kiss the tree. He’s you know bulls***. And I’m the real deal.” Itauma turned professional in 2023 aged just 18 and did so already being compared to a prime Mike Tyson. And after 14 knockouts in his 12 bouts, pundits are gushing over the wonder-kid – but it is safe to say Hrgovic is not one of them. He hit back: “I’m not impressed. I’m impressed with my path more than him. “Because you need a lot of toughness to endure what I endure. “And to go this way alone, without brother, without father, without anyone in family. I need to do everything by myself. “Without any knowledge about boxing in your country, without any tradition. You can’t ask anyone anything about business, about sport. “There’s not a lot of general knowledge of boxing. So I needed to do everything by myself.” Hrgovic, 34, has just one defeat in his 21 bouts, losing in eight rounds to Daniel Dubois, 28, in June 2024. He was winning the fight until cuts on BOTH of his eyes forced the referee to stop the action. Hrgovic also claimed he was ill before the clash – and vowed to prove himself to British fans by wiping out their new heavyweight hope. He said: “I’m sorry, but I will need to beat your guy. Your next big hope. That’s the next big thing.” Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic - all the info Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic face off for the IBF heavyweight world title Comment now