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Filip Hrgović celebrates career-defining win and praises Moses Itauma

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Filip Hrgović won the IBF heavyweight title after defeating Moses Itauma in London.
  • Hrgović said his 20-year dream had finally come true and credited his determination and supporters.
  • Despite heated pre-fight exchanges, he publicly congratulated the 21-year-old Itauma and predicted a strong future for him.

Filip Hrgović marked the biggest victory of his career with a message that celebrated both his own achievement and the opponent he had just beaten.

The Croatian heavyweight won the IBF title after a spectacular victory over Moses Itauma in London. Several days later, he turned to Instagram to reflect on the result and the long road behind it.

“Against all odds. Just a man and his will to survive. I proved that those who believed in me were right and those who doubted me were wrong. And most importantly, the dream I had carried for 20 years is finally mine,” Hrgović wrote.

Against all odds. Just a man and his will to survive. I proved that those who believed in me were right and those who doubted me were wrong. And most importantly, the dream I had carried for 20 years is finally mine.

· Filip HrgovićHrgović reflected on winning the IBF heavyweight title in an Instagram message.

The pre-fight build-up had featured strong words, but Hrgović did not overlook Itauma, who is 21. He publicly congratulated the British boxer for his performance and offered an encouraging prediction.

“I want to congratulate my opponent Moses Itauma on an incredible fight. The future is ahead of you,” Hrgović said. The message came after Itauma left hospital and reportedly called for a rematch with the new world champion.

I want to congratulate my opponent Moses Itauma on an incredible fight. The future is ahead of you.

· Filip HrgovićHrgović congratulated his 21-year-old opponent after the fight.
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