Hrgovic Stops Itauma for IBF Heavyweight Title

The 34-year-old Croatian Hrgovic overcame an early disadvantage to stop the 21-year-old Brit in the ninth round. Itauma had dominated the fight until the later stages of round eight, using his speed and power to repeatedly stun Hrgovic, who was dropped in the second round.

The fight turned when Itauma's stamina suddenly declined, allowing Hrgovic to mount a comeback in the ninth. As Itauma weaved woozily against the ropes, Hrgovic attacked with renewed conviction. The referee stepped in to stop the fight as Itauma's trainer simultaneously threw in the towel, making Hrgovic the first Croatian to win a heavyweight title. sos-zagle.org.pl