Filip Hrgovic stops Moses Itauma to secure IBF heavyweight title

Filip Hrgovic recorded an upset win over Moses Itauma on August 29 at the O2 Arena in London to claim the IBF heavyweight title. Itauma initially controlled the match, landing several power shots and scoring a flash knockdown in the second round. However, the 21-year-old began to tire significantly as the fight progressed into the later rounds. Hrgovic took advantage of his opponent’s fatigue, timing his right hands and increasing his bodywork tempo. The referee stopped the bout after Ben Davison threw in the towel while Itauma appeared unable to recover. Carl Froch noted the loss mirrored the early career setback suffered by David Haye against Carl Thompson, emphasizing the value of championship experience.

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