Hrgovic makes history with stunning world title win against Itauma

British heavyweight Moses Itauma misses the chance to become World Heavyweight champion after an "extraordinary" defeat to Filip Hrgovic at London's 02 Arena, with the Croatian making history as he secured victory in the ninth round.

Promoter Warren confirms Briton recovering in hospital Croat accepts he lost first eight rounds before victory Moses Itauma has been urged “not to give up” by Filip Hrgovic, the new IBF world heavyweight champion, who stopped the 21-year-old Briton with a dramatic and stunning turnaround in their title fight late on

Highlights of the IBF heavyweight world title fight between Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic.

What had been billed as Itauma’s fight to lose ended with the Croatian producing the performance of his career

Filip Hrgovic is the first Croatian to become a world heavyweight boxing champion after beating Briton Moses Itauma.

Aug 29 : Croatian Filip Hrgovic pulled off a stunning comeback to beat British prodigy Moses Itauma by technical knockout to claim the vacant IBF world heavyweight title in thrilling fashion at London's O2 Arena on Saturday. Outpointed over the first eight rounds, the 34-year-old Croatian turned the tide in the ninth,

Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title  Reuters

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