Itauma faces Hrgović for vacant IBF titleReality check: just how good is Itauma?Reach out to Bryan on Bluesky or by emailThere is a gnawing contradiction at the heart of Saturday’s promotion. Itauma is being put forth as boxing’s next big star, with the chance to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson nearly 40 years ago.Yet in the US, Itauma v Hrgović costs $59.99 on Dazn PPV, while UK viewers must fork over £24.99 and Australians A$39.99. Those prices are on top of a standard Dazn subscription, although the fight is included for subscribers to the more expensive Ultimate tier. This is not an unfamiliar arrangement in modern boxing, but it is a strange way to build an audience around a 21-year-old fighter who is supposed to help carry the sport into its next era. Continue reading...