{
  "id": 4685631,
  "title": "Itauma breaks silence after first defeat, hospitalisation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/itauma-breaks-silence-after-first-defeat-hospitalisation-4685631",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:58:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/itauma-breaks-silence-after-first-defeat-hospitalisation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma broke his silence following his first professional defeat and hospitalization during an IBF heavyweight title fight against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday night at London's O2 Arena. The 21-year-old was taken to the hospital as a precaution due to exhaustion, which reportedly took hold during the contest. Hrgovic ended the fight in the ninth round, stopping Itauma. Itauma, who posted a video message later, acknowledged that \"yesterday was not my night\" and credited his fans for making the fight special. Despite the loss, Itauma expressed gratitude to his supporters, promoters, and the organizers, stating that he believes the experience gained will serve him well in future fights. His promoter, Frank Warren, is now tasked with rebuilding Itauma's career after the setback. Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury downplayed the significance of the defeat, stating that setbacks are inevitable in boxing.",
  "summary": "British heavyweight Moses Itauma speaks out after his first professional defeat and hospitalisation, reflecting on the loss to Filip Hrgovic. Read More: https://punchng.com/itauma-breaks-silence-after-first-defeat-hospitalisation/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Itauma breaks silence after first defeat, hospitalisation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/itauma-breaks-silence-after-first-defeat-hospitalisation",
        "published": "2026-08-31T17:52:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}