IBF Heavyweight Title: Hrgovic stuns Itauma to make Croatian Boxing history
What had been billed as Itauma’s fight to lose ended with the Croatian producing the performance of his career The post IBF Heavyweight Title: Hrgovic stuns Itauma to make Croatian Boxing history appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Filip Hrgovic of Croatia has won the vacant IBF world heavyweight title by defeating Britain's Moses Itauma via a ninth-round stoppage at London's O2 Arena. Itauma, 21, was on top during the early stages but tired against the experienced Olympic medal winner, Hrgovic, who has a granite chin.
The referee waved off the fight as Itauma's corner threw in the towel in the ninth round. Itauma was carried from the ring on a stretcher and taken to hospital, having suffered his first defeat in 15 professional fights. This was also Itauma's first time going beyond the sixth round.
Hrgovic, 34, attributed his victory to the "Holy Spirit" and his coach Abel Sanchez, saying he had the best camp of his life. The win marks a significant achievement for Hrgovic, making Croatian boxing history.
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