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Hrgovic Stops Itauma, Claims Heavyweight Crown | Boxing News
Filip Hrgovic just shattered expectations, knocking out undefeated heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma in the ninth round to become Croatia’s first-ever heavyweight world champion. Despite absorbing brutal punishment—including a knockdown in round two—Hrgovic’s legendary chin held strong, earning him a post-fight joke: “My chin is made of Croatian power.” For Itauma, this marks a devastating end to his perfect record and a steep climb back to relevance. Reports suggest he’d never sparred for twelve rounds before this fight, exposing a glaring endurance gap. Meanwhile, boxing’s heavyweight…
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