Itauma punches himself out against Hrgovic in world-title fight
Summary
Filip Hrgovic won a heavyweight world-title boxing match against Moses Itauma in London. Although Itauma started strong and knocked Hrgovic down in the second round, Hrgovic recovered and overwhelmed Itauma by the ninth round, leading to Itauma’s team stopping the fight.Key Facts
- The fight took place at the O2 Arena in London.
- Moses Itauma, 21 years old, controlled most of the early fight and scored a knockdown in the second round.
- Filip Hrgovic, from Croatia, stayed strong throughout and applied pressure in the ninth round.
- Itauma’s corner stopped the fight when he was barely able to stand.
- Itauma needed medical help and left the arena on a stretcher.
- The fight was for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
- Victory would have made Itauma the second-youngest world heavyweight champion ever.
- Hrgovic is an Olympic bronze medalist and had only lost once before as a professional.
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