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title: "Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma for IBF heavyweight title"
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hype_score: 41
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# Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma for IBF heavyweight title

*Croatian becomes first from his country to win a major heavyweight boxing championship.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named body (AP), with one full report and multiple independent outlets.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reporting includes quotes, names, and details on what happens next, but lacks right of reply for all parties.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise a dramatic upset and highlight the 'wonderkid' aspect, with some sensational language.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
- Hrgovic, 34, became the first Croatian heavyweight champion.
- Itauma, 21, suffered his first professional loss after his corner threw in the towel.
- Hrgovic was knocked down in the second round but recovered to win the bout.

Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. The fight took place in London on Saturday. Itauma’s corner threw in the towel as Hrgovic was delivering a sustained attack against the ropes. Hrgovic, 34, is the first Croatian to win a major heavyweight boxing championship. Itauma, 21, suffered his first professional defeat.

Hrgovic was knocked down in the second round but recovered to continue the fight. Itauma had previously not needed to go beyond the sixth round in his 14 professional bouts. He appeared to tire as the fight progressed. Hrgovic improved his professional record to 22 wins and one loss.

## Disagreement on Itauma's condition after the fight

Associated Press reported that Itauma could not stand after the bout and was treated by medical personnel before being helped from the ring. The Sun and MSNBCTV NEWS reported that Itauma was stretchered out of the ring. Metro News and The Sun also reported Itauma was taken to hospital.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated digests mention the potential next opponent for Hrgovic, Frank Sanchez, or Hrgovic's stated desire to fight Daniel Dubois and Agit Kabayel, as reported by Associated Press.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 51 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 42% (21)
- Centre: 43% (23)
- Right: 15% (7)

35 of 86 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-30T05:30:19.802840+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-30T06:15:08.949Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Reports from the left led with Hrgovic's victory and his achievement of becoming the first Croatian heavyweight champion. Several left-rated outlets, including Brisbane Times, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and La Repubblica, highlighted that Itauma "gassed out" in the ninth round and his corner threw in the towel. Associated Press, which provided a full report, noted Hrgovic's recovery after being knocked down in the second round and quoted him saying, “Look, chin is important.” These reports also mentioned Itauma was taken to hospital or stretchered out of the ring.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on Hrgovic winning the IBF heavyweight title and Itauma's first professional loss. Several digests, including those from PerthNow, WA Today, and My Mother Lode, highlighted that Itauma's corner threw in the towel as he was being pummelled against the ropes. TVN noted that Hrgovic prevented Itauma from becoming the second youngest heavyweight champion in history. tz.de and wz.de described the fight as spectacular and Itauma as a "British miracle boy" who suffered his first professional defeat.

### Right

- Right-rated outlets led with Hrgovic defeating Itauma to win the heavyweight title. The West Australian and The Messenger highlighted Hrgovic stopping Itauma in the ninth round. The Sun and The US Sun reported on Itauma being stretchered out of the ring and his world title dream going up in smoke. Deccan Chronicle mentioned Itauma was hospitalised after the fight. The Telegraph stated Hrgovic inflicted Itauma's first professional defeat.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- mixed: 6
- high: 28
- unknown: 38
- veryHigh: 14

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Novi list](https://novilist.hr/sport/ostali-sportovi/hrgovic-nakon-trijumfa-ovo-nisam-bio-ja-nego-isus-krist-u-meni-on-mi-je-dao-snagu-da-izdrzim) — Hrgović After Triumph: 'This Wasn't Me, It Was Jesus Christ in Me. He Gave Me the Strength to Endure'
- [sportal.bg](https://sportal.bg/news-2026083005074547772) — Sensational Loss for the New Heavyweight Super Knockout Fighter
- [narod.hr](https://narod.hr/sport/hrgovic-o-uspjesima-hrvata-mala-smo-zemlja-podcjenjuju-nas-i-gladni-smo-uspjeha) — Hrgović on the Successes of Croats: We Are a Small Country, They Underestimate Us and We Are Hungry for Success
- [Dalmatinski portal](https://dalmatinskiportal.hr/sokirao-boksacki-svijet-filip-hrgovic-je-svjetski-prvak) — THE BOXING WORLD WAS SHOCKED: Filip Hrgović Is the World Champion!
- [Teleskop](https://teleskop.hr/hrvatska/krv-iz-livna-snaga-od-kamena-hrgovic-izdrzao-nemoguce-i-pobjedu-posvetio-pokojnom-ocu) — Blood From Livno, Strength From Stone: Hrgović Dedicated the Victory to His Late Father
- [zaryabryansk.com](https://zaryabryansk.com/world/21095) — Philip Hrgovich Stunned the British Mozes Itaumu and Won the World's IBF Super Heavyweight Championship.
- [The Hindu](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/filip-hrgovic-beats-moses-itauma-wins-ibf-world-heavyweight-title/article71407014.ece) — Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic defeats Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
- [Deccan Chronicle](https://deccanchronicle.com/sports/hrgovic-wins-ibf-world-heavyweight-title-as-itauma-hospitalised-1983403) — Hrgovic Wins IBF World Heavyweight Title as Itauma Hospitalised
- [KOB 4](https://kob.com/ap-top-news/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [TVN](https://tvn-2.com/tvmax/boxeo/internacional/filip-hrgovic-moses-itauma-campeon-mundial-pesos-pesados-londres-ibf-boxeo_1_2258363.html) — Filip Hrgovic Moves to London and Is Crowned Heavy World Champion of the IBF
- [Malay News- Malaysian newspapers from Kuala Lumpur](https://malay.news/hrgovic-patahkan-impian-itauma) — Hrgovic Breaks Itauma's Dreams
- [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/hrgovic-stops-itauma-for-ibf-heavyweight-title) — Hrgovic Stops Itauma For IBF Heavyweight Title
- [WA today](https://watoday.com.au/sport/itauma-gasses-out-corner-throws-in-towel-20260830-p60srj.html) — Itauma gasses out, corner throws in towel
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/sport/battered-croatian-stops-wonderkid-for-heavyweight-title-c-22796708) — Battered Croatian stops wonderkid for heavyweight title
- [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/sport/boxing/battered-croatian-stops-wonderkid-for-heavyweight-title-c-22796705) — Battered Croatian stops wonderkid for heavyweight title
- [Brisbane Times](https://brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/itauma-gasses-out-corner-throws-in-towel-20260830-p60srj.html) — Itauma gasses out, corner throws in towel
- [Sydney Morning Herald](https://smh.com.au/sport/itauma-gasses-out-corner-throws-in-towel-20260830-p60srj.html) — Itauma gasses out, corner throws in towel
- [The Sports Cast](https://thesportscast.net/2026/08/29/hrgovic-defeats-itauma-to-become-1st-croatian-heavyweight-champion) — Hrgovic defeats Itauma to become 1st Croatian heavyweight champion
- [The Age](https://theage.com.au/sport/itauma-gasses-out-corner-throws-in-towel-20260830-p60srj.html) — Itauma gasses out, corner throws in towel
- [BVM Sports US](https://bvmsports.com/2026/08/29/filip-hrgovic-scores-stunning-late-tko-of-moses-itauma-to-claim-vacant-ibf-heavyweight-title) — Filip Hrgovic scores stunning late TKO of Moses Itauma to claim vacant IBF heavyweight title
- [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/sports/top-sports-general-news/11102797/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Metro News](https://metro.co.uk/2026/08/30/moses-itauma-update-boxing-star-stretchered-ring-world-title-defeat-29492595) — Moses Itauma update as boxing star is stretchered out of ring after defeat
- [MSNBCTV NEWS](https://msnbctv.news/moses-itauma-vs-filip-hrgovic-live-result-and-reaction-as-britons-towel-comes-in-before-he-leaves-on-stretcher) — Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic LIVE: Result and reaction as Briton’s towel comes in before he leaves on stretcher
- [La Repubblica](https://repubblica.it/sport/vari/2026/08/30/news/itauma_hrgovic_risultato_mondiale_massimi-425554679) — Itauma, From Dominion to Drama: Hrgovic Knocks Him Down in the Ninth Round and Wins the Title of the Maximums
- [TUOI TRE ONLINE](https://tuoitre.vn/loi-nguoc-dong-vi-dai-nhat-moi-thoi-dai-vo-si-34-tuoi-doat-chuc-vo-dich-hang-nang-the-gioi-ibf-100260830065105653.htm) — In a Comeback Victory Against the 'Greatest of All Time' Boxer, the 34-Year-Old Won the IBF World Heavyweight Championship.
- [delo.si](https://delo.si/sport/drugi-sporti/veliki-zagrebcan-utisal-londonsko-areno-o2-in-se-vpisal-v-zgodovinio) — The Great Zagreb Man Silenced London's O2 Arena and Made History
- [tz.de](https://tz.de/sport/hrgovic-ist-erster-kroatischer-weltmeister-im-schwergewicht-zr-94465875.html) — Hrgovic Is the First Croatian World Champion in Heavyweight
- [onetz.de](https://onetz.de/sport/hrgovic-erster-kroatischer-weltmeister-schwergewicht-id5484745.html) — Hrgovic Is the First Croatian World Champion in Heavyweight
- [The Messenger](https://the-messenger.com/sports/national/article_21f48022-6b54-510e-8cb9-110b66adc7da.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/ap/sports/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_f19c8ab2-89e3-5e9a-91d1-35f1c374b64f.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [noz.de](https://noz.de/sport/weitere-sportarten/artikel/hrgovic-ist-erster-kroatischer-weltmeister-im-schwergewicht-51265890) — Hrgovic Is the First Croatian World Champion in Heavyweight
- [wz.de](https://wz.de/sport/boxen/hrgovic-ist-erster-kroatischer-weltmeister-im-schwergewicht_aid-153943245) — Hrgovic Is the First Croatian World Champion in Heavyweight
- [Stuff](https://stuff.co.nz/sport/361026814/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-london-become-first) — Heavyweight prodigy Moses Itauma punches himself out in world title shocker
- [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/ukr/SPORT/sensatsija-roku-khorvatskij-bokser-khrhovich-nokautuvav-britanskoho-supertalanta-u-pojedinku-za-titul-usika.html) — Sensac Rock: Croat Krgovich Nokahuv British Supertalent in the Ushik Title Fight
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/itauma-hrgovic-result-knockout-ko-highlights-b3041622.html) — Moses Itauma stunned by Filip Hrgovic as towel comes in to end young star’s dream
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/sport/boxing/itauma-hrgovic-result-knockout-ko-highlights-b3041622.html) — Moses Itauma stunned by Filip Hrgovic as towel comes in to end young star’s dream
- [P.M. News Nigeria](https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/08/29/breaking-hrgovic-makes-history-stops-itauma-to-capture-ibf-heavyweight-title) — Breaking: Hrgovic makes history, stops Itauma to capture IBF heavyweight title
- [The42](https://the42.ie/hrgovic-itauma-boxing-heavyweight-7146529-Aug2026) — Moses Itauma taken to hospital after being stopped in heavyweight title fight
- [OA Sport](https://oasport.it/2026/08/il-predestinato-moses-itauma-ha-perso-gettata-la-spugna-dopo-il-dominio-hrgovic-campione-del-mondo-dei-massimi) — The "New Mike Tyson" Has Lost! Itauma Dominates, Then Throws the Sponge: Hrgovic World Champion of the Maxims
- [Sky Sports](https://skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13578906/filip-hrgovic-stuns-moses-itauma-with-epic-comeback-as-british-heavyweight-star-loses-unbeaten-record) — Filip Hrgovic stuns Moses Itauma with epic comeback as British heavyweight star loses unbeaten record
- [Večernji list](https://vecernji.hr/sport/poznato-koliko-je-cudesni-filip-hrgovic-zaradio-nakon-sto-je-uzeo-svjetski-pojas-1990665) — It Is Known How Much the Amazing Filip Hrgović Earned After Taking the World Belt!
- [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/08/29/itauma-punches-himself-out-against-hrgovic-in-world-title-fight/happenings) — Itauma punches himself out against Hrgovic in world-title fight
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/sports/soccer/hrgovic-storms-back-defeat-itauma-ibf-heavyweight-title-2026-08-29) — Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
- [Boxing News](https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/warren-reacts-to-hrgovic-beating-itauma) — Frank Warren reacts to Filip Hrgovic stopping Moses Itauma in huge heavyweight upset
- [fightnews.com](https://fightnews.com/itauma-vs-hrgovic-undercard-results/195244) — Itauma Vs Hrgovic Undercard Results
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/sport/clanak/pogledajte-trenutak-u-kojem-je-hrgovic-postao-svjetski-prvak/2829068.aspx) — Watch the Moment Hrgović Became World Champion
- [Unknown](https://sport.nv.ua/ukr/boxing/filip-hrgovich-nokautuvav-mozesa-itaumu-noviy-chempion-svitu-ibf-u-nadvazhkiy-vazi-50636886.html) — Effectively Selected Usyk's Belt. Filip Khrhovych Is the New World Boxing Champion
- [Sports Illustrated](https://si.com/fannation/boxing/moses-itauma-vs-filip-hrgovic-results-hrgovic-turns-the-tables-for-stunning-comeback-tko) — Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic Results: Hrgovic Turns the Tables for Stunning Comeback TKO
- [rijekadanas.com](https://rijekadanas.com/hrgovic-ovo-nisam-bio-ja-ovo-je-bio-isus-krist-u-meni) — Hrgović: "This Wasn't Me, This Was Jesus Christ in Me"
- [Medicine Hat News](https://medicinehatnews.com/sports/national-sports/2026/08/29/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/sports/boxing-mma/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_33f9fa99-8f60-5aba-bd69-810a34bfff3e.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [WellandTribune.ca](https://wellandtribune.ca/sports/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_bf17918d-1aa2-5238-88e5-f9b772b0753b.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Newsday](https://newsday.com/sports/boxing/itauma-hrgovic-heavyweight-title-ibf-l72696) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/itauma-hrgovic-heavyweight-title-ibf-00c15e336038d80487b4da815da88fff) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Daily Jefferson County Union](https://dailyunion.com/sports/national/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_35c27407-e38d-5789-839c-0cfdcb22fc16.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [somdnews.com](https://somdnews.com/ap/nation/sports/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_2a7876ce-7c10-5b51-b25b-6550d794ce37.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [WPLG](https://local10.com/sports/2026/08/29/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [abc News](https://abcnews.com/Sports/wireStory/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-london-become-croatian-136062701) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Channel News Asia](https://channelnewsasia.com/sport/hrgovic-storms-back-defeat-itauma-ibf-heavyweight-title-6349941) — Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/29/boxing-hrgovic-storms-back-to-defeat-itauma-for-ibf-heavyweight-title) — Boxing-Hrgovic storms back to defeat Itauma for IBF heavyweight title
- [sportsration.com](https://sportsration.com/shock-defeat-for-moses-itauma-as-hrgovic-stops-him-at-the-o2) — Shock Defeat for Moses Itauma as Hrgović Stops Him at The O2
- [Great Yorkshire Radio](https://greatyorkshireradio.co.uk/uk/british-boxer-moses-itauma-suffers-shock-defeat-to-filip-hrgovic-in-world-title-fight) — British Boxer Moses Itauma Suffers Shock Defeat To Filip Hrgovic In World Title Fight
- [Sporting News](https://sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/moses-itauma-filip-hrgovic-results-highlights-2026-boxing/9301b186e994d085a4332033) — Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic live updates, results, highlights as El Animal stuns British star to win IBF heavyweight title
- [sport-express.ru](https://sport-express.ru/martial/boxing/professional/news/mozes-itauma-filip-hrgovich-rezultat-boya-29-avgusta-2026-2451074) — Chrgovich Defeated Itauma in a Fight for a Vacant IBF Belt.
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/sport/fight-club/4386967-pogledajte-kako-je-filip-hrgovic-nokautirao-mozesa-itaumu) — Watch How Filip Hrgović Knocked Out Mozes Itauma!
- [totalinfo.hr](https://totalinfo.hr/povijesna-noc-u-londonu-filip-hrgovic-nokautirao-itaumu-i-postao-ibf-ov-svjetski-prvak-u-teskoj-kategoriji) — Historic Night in London: Filip Hrgović Knocks Out Itauma to Become IBF World Heavyweight Champion
- [The Sun](https://thesun.co.uk/sport/40217456/moses-itauma-filip-hrgovic-stretcher-boxing) — Itauma taken out of ring on stretcher in distressing scenes after shock defeat
- [jabuka.tv](https://jabuka.tv/hrgovic-napravio-senzaciju-u-londonu-preokretom-slomio-neporazenog-itaumu) — Hrgović Caused a Sensation: He Defeated Itauma with a Reversal and Became World Champion!
- [dalmacijadanas.hr](https://dalmacijadanas.hr/hrgovic-je-prvak-svijeta-bio-je-na-podu-i-debelo-gubio-a-onda-u-devetoj-rundi-slomio-britansko-cudo) — HRGOVIĆ IS THE WORLD CHAMPION! He Was on the Floor and Losing Big, and Then in the Ninth Round He Broke the British Wonder
- [The US Sun](https://the-sun.com/sport/16918418/moses-itauma-vs-filip-hrgovic-live-results-world-title-updates) — Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic LIVE: Reaction as Brit star stunned in brutal bout
- [ТСН.ua](https://sport.ua/news/902248-sensatsiya-goda-hrgovich-pobedil-mozesa-itaumu-i-stal-novym-chempionom-mira) — Hrgovich Defeated Moses Itauma and Became the World's New Champion.
- [24sata.hr](https://24sata.hr/sport/foto-hrgovic-odolio-bombama-itaume-pogledajte-kako-je-filip-prezivio-batine-i-postao-prvak-1150639) — PHOTO Hrgović Withstood the Itauma Bombs! See How Filip Survived the Beating and Became the Champion
- [Sports.ru](https://sports.ru/boxing/1117351781-mozes-itauma-filip-xrgovich-rezultat-boya.html) — Moses Itauma Lost to Philip Krgovich in London, and His Corner Threw Away a Towel in the Ninth Round.
- [Terra](https://terra.com.br/esportes/britanico-fica-perto-de-ser-mais-jovem-campeao-desde-tyson-nos-pesados-mas-leva-virada-no-fim,ad73d7e23628ceab19e6301bfd856ed5i8t6pfrn.html) — British Is Close to Being Younger Champion Since Tyson in the Heavy, but Takes Turns at the End
- [The Telegraph](https://telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2026/08/29/itauma-vs-hrgovic-latest-fight-updates-and-undercard) — Moses Itauma lifted out of ring after losing IBF title bout to Filip Hrgovic
- [Daily Mirror](https://mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/moses-itauma-live-results-filip-37607545) — Moses Itauma live results from Filip Hrgovic world title fight
- [Boxing News 24](https://boxingnews24.com/2026/08/filip-hrgovic-breaks-moses-itauma-in-ninth) — Filip Hrgovic Breaks Moses Itauma In Ninth
- [Boxing News](https://boxing247.com/boxing-news/hrgovic-stops-itauma-after-ninth-round-collapse/309415) — Hrgovic Stops Itauma After Ninth Round Collapse
- [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/sports/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_46a21fe8-d786-54cc-926e-bbc79e6f64da.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/sports/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_07fcfcc3-1f40-5573-9e2c-b55e7025e9ec.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/sports/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion/article_6f5b08b0-d43a-5a20-bc2b-bd1a041d4b31.html) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/29/filip-hrgovic-defeats-moses-itauma-in-london-to-become-first-croatian-heavyweight-boxing-champion) — Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma in London to become first Croatian heavyweight boxing champion
- [worldboxingnews.com](https://worldboxingnews.com/itauma-hrgovic-results) — Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic Results from London
- [Bloody Elbow](https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/08/29/moses-itauma-loses-filip-hrgovic-stuns-london-to-make-history-as-ibf-world-heavyweight-champion) — Moses Itauma LOSES: Filip Hrgovic forces towel to be thrown in by corner for IBF world heavyweight title
- [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2026/08/29/moses-itauma-vs-filip-hrgovic-results-highlights-and-reaction) — Next Heavyweight Superstar Suffers Shocking Upset, What’s Next?
- [ESPN](https://espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/49761152/filip-hrgovic-vs-moses-itauma-ibf-heavyweight-title-fight) — Hrgovic stuns Itauma to win IBF heavyweight title

## Questions

**Who won the IBF heavyweight world title fight?**

Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round to win the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Hrgovic, 34, became the first Croatian heavyweight champion.

**What was the outcome for Moses Itauma?**

Moses Itauma, 21, suffered his first professional loss in the fight. His corner threw in the towel during the ninth round as he was being overwhelmed by Hrgovic.

**Did Hrgovic face any difficulties during the fight?**

Yes, Filip Hrgovic was knocked down in the second round. However, he recovered from the knockdown and continued the fight, ultimately winning by stoppage in the ninth round.

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