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Hrgović becomes first Croatian world champion in heavyweight boxing
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Filip Hrgović defeated Moses Itauma to win the IBF heavyweight title. The fight ended in a technical knockout in the ninth round when Itauma's corner threw in the towel, marking a historic moment for Croatian boxing.
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- The fight took place on 30 August 2026
- Hrgović became the first Croatian world champion in heavyweight boxing
- The fight ended in a technical knockout in the ninth round
- Itauma has a record of 14-1, 13 KOs
- Hrgović has a record of 21-1, 16 KOs
Filip Hrgović · Moses Itauma · IBF · heavyweight · Croatia · United Kingdom
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