A tense weigh-in erupted into a physical altercation ahead of the IBF heavyweight title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic at the O2 Arena. The confrontation took place as the two fighters lined up for photographers on the eve of their bout.

The incident began when Itauma, a 21-year-old British boxer, pushed Hrgovic, his Croatian opponent, off the stage. In response, Hrgovic slapped Itauma, prompting both men to attempt to engage in a fight before security intervened and separated them.

Leading up to the weigh-in, Itauma had maintained composure despite Hrgovic’s efforts to provoke him. However, the situation escalated after Hrgovic moved directly in front of Itauma during the photo session, prompting Itauma to react physically. Reflecting on the clash, Itauma acknowledged he had been holding back and "just had to scratch" his "little itch" during the incident.

Following the scuffle, Hrgovic expressed confidence in the upcoming fight, stating his intention to "smash" Itauma in the ring. The bout will determine the new IBF heavyweight champion, as the title is currently vacant.

The buildup to the fight had been marked by their contrasting styles and mutual attempts to gain psychological advantage. The weigh-in fracas adds an extra edge to an already highly anticipated match. Both fighters are expected to face off later tonight, with fans and officials closely watching after the explosive encounter.