Hrgović makes history after dramatic comeback to win heavyweight world title
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- Filip Hrgović won the IBF heavyweight title by defeating Britain's Moses Itauma at London's O2 Arena.
- Hrgović was knocked down in the second round before rallying and forcing Itauma's corner to throw in the towel in the ninth.
Filip Hrgović became the first Croatian to win a world heavyweight title after turning around a fight that began disastrously.
The 34-year-old Zagreb fighter hit the canvas in the second round against 21-year-old British star Moses Itauma. Itauma used his speed and explosive power to control much of the bout.
Hrgović absorbed the attacks, gradually wore down his opponent and launched an all-out assault in the ninth round. He trapped Itauma against the ropes and landed a series of heavy punches until the British fighter's corner threw in the towel.
The referee stopped the contest, making Hrgović the new IBF heavyweight champion.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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