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Filip Hrgović: The Croatian obliterates an undefeated champion and rewrites heavyweight history
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On August 29, 2026, Filip Hrgović pulled off the unthinkable: after a disastrous start, the Croatian overcame undefeated champion Moses Itauma to claim the IBF heavyweight title via technical KO in the ninth round. A tactical battle where Hrgović’s resilience and power made the difference against an exhausted opponent.
To remember:
- Filip Hrgović wins the IBF heavyweight title against Moses Itauma via technical KO on August 29, 2026.
- A spectacular turnaround after a fight initially dominated by Itauma, who faded late.
- Hrgović, resilient, capitalizes on Itauma’s fatigue to win despite a tough start.
- With 16 KO victories out of 21, Hrgović confirms his power in the later rounds.
- Itauma, previously undefeated, suffers his first loss against the Croatian’s tactics and endurance.
The 29th of August 2026 will go down as the date of a resounding feat in the history of boxing. At London’s arena, Filip Hrgović achieved the unthinkable: after being knocked down early in the fight and trailing on the scorecards for eight rounds, the Croatian turned the tide with legendary power and resilience. Moses Itauma, the undefeated champion and considered the future of the heavyweight division, saw his dream crumble under Hrgović’s precise and relentless strikes, who claimed the IBF title via technical KO in the ninth round.
From the opening minutes, Itauma dictated the pace: speed, accuracy, and a fearsome reach. The Brit was dominating the exchanges, racking up points and pushing Hrgović against the ropes. Yet, the Croatian, known for his iron will, absorbed the blows without flinching. A risky but calculated strategy. As the fight seemed all but over, fatigue set in. Itauma, less accustomed to prolonged rounds, began to slow down. Hrgović, however, sensed the opportunity. Capitalizing on his opponent’s exhaustion, he unleashed powerful combinations, culminating in a final flurry that floored Itauma in the ninth round.
This fight is not just a victory, but a masterclass in tactics and endurance. With 16 KOs in 21 wins, Hrgović has cemented his reputation as a fearsome finisher. For Itauma, it’s a bitter lesson: invincibility is no guarantee, and experience in the championship rounds often makes the difference. Experts already agree that this bout marks a turning point in the heavyweight division, where Hrgović now stands as a serious contender for the world titles.
This ninth-round technical KO will go down in history as one of the greatest comebacks in recent boxing memory. Hrgović, after a chaotic start, turned adversity into triumph, proving once again that resilience is a weapon as formidable as power. For Itauma, this fight will serve as a lesson: in the unforgiving world of heavyweights, fatigue spares no one, and experience is worth its weight in gold.