Moses Itauma trains at Floyd Mayweather's gym after Filip Hrgovic defeat

The heavyweight has been filmed hitting the heavy bag at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, with his promoter indicating he is expected to return to the ring in January 2027.

Moses Itauma has travelled to the United States and been filmed working out at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas following his first professional defeat.

The heavyweight appeared in a video posted by American prospect Zaquin Moses, the pair hitting the heavy bag side by side, with Shakur Stevenson training in the background. Itauma's promoter has indicated he is expected to be back in the ring in January 2027.

The trip follows Itauma's ninth-round stoppage loss to Filip Hrgovic, who stopped him on his feet. Itauma had never previously gone beyond six rounds as a professional.

The defeat brought criticism of Itauma and particularly his trainer, Ben Davison, with some questioning why the fighter had been allowed to spend so much energy in the early rounds. Davison has also faced scrutiny after world title defeats involving Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley.

Speaking publicly for the first time since the loss, Itauma defended Davison and the rest of his team, including Lee Wylie and Barry Smith. He said: “Me, Ben Davison, Lee Wylie and Barry Smith's relationship is good.”“We've got a good, healthy relationship.” He added that the questions had only surfaced since the result: “And it's mad because it's only after a loss.”

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