The Croatian heavyweight will face Moses Itauma in London on August 29 for the vacant world title. The guaranteed purse is estimated between $700,000 and $1 million, but the real financial reward is yet to come.
Croatia's top boxer Filip Hrgović will step into the ring at London's O2 Arena in less than three weeks with a clear goal: to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Across the ring, he will face 21-year-old Briton Moses Itauma, and beyond the prestigious belt, there's serious money at stake.
Although the official contracted purse amounts have not been disclosed, estimates ahead of the fight suggest the total prize fund could range between $2 million and $4 million. Hrgović's guaranteed purse is expected to fall between $700,000 and $1 million.
While this would be one of the biggest paydays of his career, the biggest financial reward for Hrgović wouldn't come immediately after the fight. Winning the IBF belt would drastically strengthen his negotiating position and open the door to bouts against top heavyweights like Usyk and Fury. As a world champion, his next appearances could yield earnings in the millions.
However, the path to elite fights won't be easy. The winner of this bout already faces a mandatory title defense against Cuba's Frank Sanchez within six months. If Hrgović clears that hurdle, he'll unlock the possibility of much bigger fights and earnings measured in millions.
The official confirmation of the title fight came in early August, and Hrgović holds a strong position for negotiations ahead of the match. If he beats Itauma, it could completely reshape the trajectory of his career, both athletically and financially.
