World · Singapore Bureau
Itauma vows comeback after heavyweight title loss to Hrgovic
British heavyweight Moses Itauma suffered his first professional defeat when he was stopped in the ninth round by Croatia's Filip Hrgovic in a title fight. Despite controlling much of the bout, Itauma's stamina proved decisive in the result.
LSN Singapore ·
Moses Itauma has pledged to return to the ring following his maiden professional loss at the hands of Filip Hrgovic. The Croatian fighter stopped Itauma in the ninth round of their heavyweight title clash, ending the British boxer's unbeaten record.
Itauma appeared to be winning on the scorecards through much of the fight and dominated stretches of the contest with superior boxing skills. However, the pace and intensity eventually took their toll, with the 27-year-old unable to maintain his output in the later rounds.
Hrgovic capitalised on Itauma's fading condition to force a stoppage and claim the heavyweight title. The loss marks a significant setback in Itauma's career as he sought to establish himself among the division's elite contenders.
Despite the defeat, Itauma remained defiant in the aftermath. The heavyweight has signalled his intention to return and challenge for title honours again, indicating that a single loss will not derail his ambitions at the top level of professional boxing.
Ituama's performance, while ultimately unsuccessful, demonstrated the competitive quality of his boxing, suggesting he will remain a factor in heavyweight title discussions following a period of recovery and reassessment.