Hrgovic Claims IBF Heavyweight Title After Stopping Itauma
On Saturday, Filip Hrgovic defeated Britain's Moses Itauma by a ninth-round stoppage to claim the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) world heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London. The title was previously held by Ukrainian fighter Oleksandr Usyk.
During the early stages of the match, Itauma was performing well but ultimately required medical attention and was carried from the ring on a stretcher to the hospital. After the victory, Hrgovic remarked, “I’m the present, and he is definitely the future.
He is an amazing fighter, but he needed more experience.” Hrgovic's only prior defeat occurred two years ago against British boxer Daniel Dubois. This victory marks a significant achievement for Hrgovic in the heavyweight boxing division.
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