Hrgovic stops Itauma to claim IBF heavyweight title
Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the IBF heavyweight crown and hand the British fighter his first loss.
Filip Hrgovic has captured the IBF heavyweight title after stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round. The victory marks the first professional loss for the 21-year-old British fighter, who had previously been undefeated.
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Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma in the ninth round to hand the 21-year-old British sensation his first loss and capture the IBF crown.