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Hrgovic Stops Itauma for IBF Heavyweight Title

Filip Hrgovic claimed the IBF heavyweight title after stopping Britain's Moses Itauma in the ninth round of their title fight.

Itauma, 21, was aiming to become the second-youngest world heavyweight champion in history but was overwhelmed by Hrgovic's late rally. The Briton had dominated early rounds, dropping the Croatian in the second with his speed and power. blablasex.es

The fight turned when Itauma's stamina declined in the eighth and ninth rounds. Hrgovic, 34, fought back with determination, forcing the referee to intervene as Itauma leaned against the ropes. The victory makes Hrgovic the first Croatian to win a world heavyweight title.