Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma in IBF title fight at O2 Arena

Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena. Itauma started strong, controlling much of the bout with speed and power, but struggled after his first outing beyond six rounds. Hrgovic, who had been outpunched earlier, seized the chance to become Croatia's first heavyweight champion. Prominent figures like Shakur Stevenson and Tony Bellew praised Itauma's potential despite the setback and expressed confidence in his ability to learn from the fight.

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