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Hrgovic makes history with stunning world title win against Itauma

Hrgovic makes history with stunning world title win against Itauma
BBC Sport Sunday 30 August 2026, 10:45 UTC 1 min read
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British heavyweight Moses Itauma misses the chance to become World Heavyweight champion after an "extraordinary" defeat to Filip Hrgovic at London's 02 Arena, with the Croatian making history as he secured victory in the ninth round.

British heavyweight Moses Itauma misses the chance to become World Heavyweight champion after an "extraordinary" defeat to Filip Hrgovic at London's 02 Arena, with the Croatian making history as he secured victory in the ninth round.
Hrgovic (PERSON) Itauma (ORG) British (ORG) Moses Itauma (PERSON) Filip Hrgovic (PERSON) London (LOCATION) Croatian (ORG)
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