Itauma faces uncertainty after Hrgovic stoppage defeat
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Moses Itauma suffered a ninth-round stoppage defeat to Filip Hrgovic at The O2 in London. Itauma, 21, initially knocked down Hrgovic in the second round but struggled thereafter. He is unlikely to secure an immediate rematch as Frank Sanchez is the mandatory challenger for the IBF title. Sanchez's manager confirmed the next bout will be against Hrgovic, delaying Itauma's chance for a title fight.
- •Itauma lost to Hrgovic by stoppage in the ninth round.
- •He scored a knockdown in the second round.
- •Sanchez is the mandatory challenger for the IBF title.
- •A bout between Sanchez and Hrgovic is planned next.
- •Itauma aims to return stronger after this setback.
"Moses Itauma is unlikely to receive an immediate rematch with Filip Hrgovic after his world heavyweight title defeat.
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