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Hrgovic Stops Itauma for IBF Heavyweight Title

Filip Hrgovic defeated Britain's Moses Itauma in the ninth round to claim the IBF world heavyweight title, becoming the first Croatian to win such a championship.

Itauma, 21, dominated early rounds, dropping Hrgovic in the second with his speed and power. However, the fight turned when Itauma's stamina decreased in later rounds. zeppelin.cool

After an eighth-round rally, Hrgovic, 34, mounted a ninth-round attack that forced Itauma against the ropes. With the referee stepping in and Itauma's trainer throwing in the towel, Hrgovic secured the victory and ended Itauma's dream of becoming the second-youngest heavyweight champion in history.