Hrgovic wins IBF world heavyweight boxing title as Itauma hospitalised
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Sports

Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma by ninth-round stoppage to win the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) world heavyweight title in London. Itauma, aiming to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion, was taken to the hospital after the fight. Hrgovic praised Itauma's courageous performance while acknowledging that he needed more experience.
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