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Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma to claim vacant IBF heavyweight title

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma to claim vacant IBF heavyweight title
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Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, winning the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Itauma, 21, suffered his first career loss after his corner threw in the towel in the ninth round, ending his hopes of becoming one of the youngest heavyweight champions. Hrgovic showcased resilience despite facing strong early rounds from Itauma. This victory also marked Hrgovic as Croatia's first world heavyweight champion. In the aftermath, Hrgovic called for a unification bout, eyeing WBC champion Agit Kabayel.

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  • •Hrgovic won the vacant IBF heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena.
  • •Itauma's corner stopped the fight in the ninth round.
  • •Hrgovic becomes Croatia's first world heavyweight champion.
  • •Itauma sustained a leg injury during the fight.
  • •Hrgovic seeks a unification bout with WBC champion Agit Kabayel.
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  • 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Moses Itauma stunned by Filip Hrgovic as towel comes in to end young Briton’s title dream
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Itauma, 21, was beaten for the first time as Hrgovic collected the vacant IBF heavyweight title

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