Filip Hrgovic Stops Moses Itauma in Ninth Round to Win IBF Heavyweight Title
Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London, becoming Croatia’s first world heavyweight champion. Itauma, 21, looked strong in the middle rounds and had Hrgovic under pressure in the eighth. However, his attempt to force a finish appeared to drain his energy. Hrgovic regained control in the ninth round as Itauma struggled to defend himself and remain upright. Itauma’s corner threw in the towel, ending his immediate bid to become one of Britain’s youngest world champions. Despite the defeat, Itauma showed why he is regarded as one of boxing’s leading young heavyweight prospects.
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