Hrgovic wins IBF heavyweight title as Itauma vows comeback

Hrgovic wins IBF heavyweight title as Itauma vows comeback

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Moses Itauma announced he will work toward a comeback after being stopped in the ninth round by Croatia's Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena, where Hrgovic captured the vacant IBF heavyweight title. The bout followed a heated weigh-in in which Itauma shoved Hrgovic and the Croatian responded with a slap before security intervened, according to BBC reports.

In the fight, Hrgovic delivered a ninth-round technical knockout to claim the IBF title, as BBC said. NBC noted that the victory made Hrgovic Croatia’s first heavyweight champion in the division.

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Moses Itauma Filip Hrgovic International Boxing Federation O2 Arena

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O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom

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August 31, 2026
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Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma to claim vacant IBF heavyweight title
Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma to claim vacant IBF heavyweight title

Defector • 31 Aug 18:28

Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round of their bout in London, winning the vacant IBF heavyweight championship after the referee halted the contest due to Itauma's condition.

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August 30, 2026
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Moses Itauma vows return after ninth-round loss to Filip Hrgovic
Moses Itauma vows return after ninth-round loss to Filip Hrgovic

BBC • 30 Aug 20:33

British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma, 21, was stopped in the ninth round by Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena and said he will work toward a comeback.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center
Filip Hrgovic Wins IBF Heavyweight Title After Ninth-Round TKO in London
Filip Hrgovic Wins IBF Heavyweight Title After Ninth-Round TKO in London

NBC News • 30 Aug 08:49

Croatian boxer Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in the ninth round to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight championship, becoming Croatia's first champion in the division.

Credibility 78% Manip. 5% Center
August 29, 2026
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Hrgovic defeats Itauma by ninth-round TKO in London heavyweight bout
Hrgovic defeats Itauma by ninth-round TKO in London heavyweight bout

BBC • 29 Aug 22:53

Croatian boxer Filip Hrgovic stopped British challenger Moses Itauma in the ninth round to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight title in London.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
August 28, 2026
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Tension erupts at heavyweight title weigh-in as fighters clash
Tension erupts at heavyweight title weigh-in as fighters clash

BBC • 28 Aug 17:04

British contender Moses Itauma shoved Croatian Filip Hrgovic during the weigh-in for their IBF heavyweight title bout, prompting Hrgovic to retaliate with a slap before security intervened.

Credibility 78% Manip. 25% Center

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