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.
