Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma in ninth round TKO comeback

Filip Hrgovic scored a remarkable ninth-round TKO victory over Moses Itauma in a heavyweight title fight at London’s O2 Arena on August 29, 2026. Hrgovic, who endured a challenging first eight rounds, turned the tide when Itauma, a 21-year-old contender, exhausted himself and his team threw in the towel. This victory marks Hrgovic as Croatia's first heavyweight champion, shocking many who expected Itauma to claim the title. Itauma had never fought beyond the sixth round in his professional career, and fatigue played a critical role in the outcome.

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