Wardley backs Itauma's trainer after first career defeat

Moses Itauma suffered his first professional loss on Saturday, fading after eight strong rounds against Filip Hrgovic. Fabio Wardley publicly supported Itauma's coach despite the setback. The defeat highlighted conditioning issues that emerged late in the bout.

Moses Itauma's undefeated professional record came to an end on Saturday, as he was unable to sustain his early dominance against Filip Hrgovic. The young heavyweight controlled the opening eight rounds but visibly declined as the fight wore on, with stamina problems becoming increasingly apparent in the championship rounds.

In the aftermath, fellow heavyweight Fabio Wardley offered public backing to Itauma's trainer, deflecting criticism away from the coaching staff. The gesture of support arrives at a pivotal moment for the defeated fighter, whose conditioning concerns now become a central talking point as he looks to regroup from his first setback.