Hrgovic Stops Itauma to Claim Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title
Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title, handing the 21-year-old Briton his first loss. The fight ended when Itauma's corner threw in the towel. Hrgovic collected the championship on August 29, 2026.
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The heavyweight division's landscape shifted with this result. Hrgovic secured the vacant IBF belt, while Itauma, at just 21, suffered the first defeat of his professional career. The corner's decision to throw in the towel signals the severity of the contest.
The victory places Hrgovic among the current titleholders in a division that has seen significant
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