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Hrgovic Stops Itauma for IBF Heavyweight Title

Hrgovic claimed the IBF heavyweight title by stopping Britain's Moses Itauma in the ninth round. The 34-year-old Croat became the first from his country to win such a championship.

21-year-old Itauma's hopes of becoming the second-youngest world heavyweight champion were dashed as Hrgovic's late rally proved decisive. Itauma had dominated the early stages, dropping Hrgovic in the second round and consistently landing powerful combinations. newsindata.org

The fight turned in the eighth round when Itauma's stamina suddenly declined. In the ninth round, Hrgovic's relentless pressure forced the referee to stop the fight, with Itauma's trainer also throwing in the towel to prevent further punishment.