Hrgovic Stops Itauma for IBF Heavyweight Title

After being dominated early by the 21-year-old British challenger, Hrgovic mounted a comeback in the later rounds. Itauma, who was aiming to become the second-youngest heavyweight champion in history, saw his stamina fade in the eighth round.

The 34-year-old Croatian seized the opportunity, overwhelming Itauma in the ninth round. As the referee moved to stop the fight, Itauma's trainer also threw in the towel, ending the contest with Hrgovic as the new IBF champion. catcross.org