Itauma in hospital after Hrgovic battle halts Tyson record bid
LONDON: Filip Hrgovic of Croatia beat Britain’s Moses Itauma via a ninth-round stoppage to win the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in a thrilling contest at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.
Croatian fighter Filip Hrgovic stopped British boxer Moses Itauma in the ninth round of their heavyweight title fight at London's O2 Arena, taking the vacant IBF world title. Fifteen-year veteran Itauma, who aimed to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion after Mike Tyson, was unable to continue after being carried from the ring on a stretcher.
Itauma's trainer Ben Davison stopped the fight, but referee Howard Foster halted it in Hrgovic's favor due to the Croatian's superior performance. Hrgovic, nearly as fatigued as his opponent, credited his strength to divine intervention and his experienced coaching team. Hrgovic praised Itauma, acknowledging the young fighter's exceptional talent and potential, but believed the young boxer needed more experience to succeed at the highest level.
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