{"id":361797,"date":"2026-07-06T10:53:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=361797"},"modified":"2026-07-06T10:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:23:13","slug":"chris-mannix-dismisses-frank-sanchezs-possibilities-against-moses-itauma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/06\/chris-mannix-dismisses-frank-sanchezs-possibilities-against-moses-itauma\/","title":{"rendered":"Chris Mannix Dismisses Frank Sanchez’s Possibilities Against Moses Itauma"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Chris Mannix believes Moses Itauma should challenge Frank Sanchez for a world title if he defeats Filip Hrgovic on August 29, arguing it might cap an excellent 12 months for the unbeaten British heavyweight. Sergio Mora also endorsed the matchup, calling it an entertaining stylistic fight despite Sanchez\u2019s recent resurgence.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI like that fight,\u201d said Mora to DAZN Boxing \u201cIt\u2019s two familiar names. Sanchez is coming off that knockout against one other up-and-comer in Richard Torrez Jr. It was a one-punch knockout. Everybody loves those.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like that style match-up. I like that he\u2019s going to return to fight. It\u2019s going to be one other fighter that fights from that southpaw stance and squares up. So, I actually love those two names.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mannix pointed to the heavyweight title picture as one more reason the fight is smart, noting that Itauma\u2019s path to a championship can have modified with Fabio Wardley expected to defend his WBA title against Daniel Dubois in a rematch.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI believe it\u2019s an incredible fight for him and a likelihood to win a world championship, because there\u2019s been some ambiguity,\u201d said Mannix. \u201cHe was in line for a world title shot, but his stablemate, Fabio Wardley, held that belt. We presume Wardley and Daniel Dubois are going to run it back. In order that avenue is potentially closed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Although Mannix praised Sanchez for his stunning one-punch knockout of Richard Torrez Jr. in June, he doesn\u2019t see the Cuban presenting much of an obstacle if Itauma gets past Hrgovic.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf he beats Hrgovic and goes on and beats Frank Sanchez, that’s an incredible 12 months for Moses Itauma,\u201d said Mannix. \u201cIf we\u2019re this objectively, I don\u2019t give Sanchez much of a shot against Moses Itauma. I believe Sanchez landed an incredible shot against Richard Torrez. All credit to him. But I see Frank Sanchez, and I see a man with no knees.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The most important hurdle stays Hrgovic. The Croatian contender is widely viewed because the hardest opponent of Itauma\u2019s profession and represents a major jump in competition. A convincing victory would strengthen the case that the 21-year-old is able to compete for a heavyweight world title before the tip of the 12 months.<\/p>\n

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Is Frank Sanchez the proper fight for Moses Itauma after Filip Hrgovic?! \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

The complete episode of #TheFighterAndTheWriter<\/a> with @SIChrisMannix<\/a> and @TheLatinSnake_<\/a> is LIVE now. Watch on https:\/\/t.co\/FoiaUucafv<\/a> \ud83c\udf7f @DraftKings<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CbwEvSDLMP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Olly Campbell<\/strong> is a boxing journalist who has covered the game since 2014, providing ringside reporting and technical evaluation of major bouts. His work focuses on fighter tendencies, tactical adjustments, and the main points that shape high-level competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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