What next for Moses Itauma after shocking collapse against Filip Hrgovic?

Moses Itauma's career took a major turn after his shocking ninth-round defeat against Filip Hrgovic at the IBF World Heavyweight title fight at the O2 Arena. Despite dominating the fight for the first eight rounds and dropping Hrgovic in the second, Itauma's inexperience ultimately led to his collapse, costing him the match. The 21-year-old was completely spent by the ninth round, and the corner invoked the towel, marking his first professional loss.

Hrgovic, who had previously defeated Itauma, praised his opponent's talent but emphasized the need for more experience. "He is the best I have been in the ring with, but he needs more experience," Hrgovic stated. Itauma's promoter, Frank Warren, acknowledged the young fighter's incredible talent but suggested he must learn from this setback.

The victory saw Hrgovic become Croatia's first-ever heavyweight title holder, and he is now expected to defend his title against Frank Sanchez. Despite the defeat, both fighters demonstrated their immense potential, with Hrgovic hinting at future unification bouts against Daniel Dubois and Agit Kabayel.