SportsPublished: 30 August 2026 at 09:29

Hrgovic becomes first Croatian to win IBF heavyweight world title

Filip Hrgovic defeated Britain's Moses Itauma to claim the IBF heavyweight world title, becoming the first Croatian boxer to achieve the feat. Itauma was hospitalised following the bout.

Croatian boxer Filip Hrgovic has made history by becoming the first fighter from his country to win a world heavyweight boxing title. Hrgovic secured the IBF championship belt by defeating British boxer Moses Itauma.

Following the fight, Itauma was taken to hospital, though details about the nature or severity of his condition were not disclosed.

The victory marks a milestone achievement for Hrgovic and represents a new chapter for Croatian boxing, as no fighter from the country had previously claimed a heavyweight world title.

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