Filip Hrgovic claims IBF heavyweight title with TKO over Moses Itauma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Filip Hrgovic won the IBF heavyweight title by stopping Moses Itauma in the eighth round on August 29 at The O2 Arena in London. Itauma dominated the fight early, dropping Hrgovic in the second round and maintaining control through most of the first seven rounds. However, Itauma's stamina failed him as he went for the knockout, leading to Hrgovic taking advantage in the later rounds. Hrgovic's victory raises questions about Itauma's next fight, as he faces an uncertain recovery after being taken from the ring on a stretcher. Hrgovic expressed a desire to unify titles against the winner of the upcoming Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley fight.
- •Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma by TKO in the eighth round.
- •The fight took place at The O2 Arena in London.
- •Itauma controlled most of the match until fatigue set in.
- •Itauma was taken from the ring on a stretcher after the fight.
- •Hrgovic aims for a unification bout with future opponents.
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"This is why they have the fights. Huge underdog, Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma to become the new IBF heavyweight champion.
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