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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Filip Hrgovic defeats Moses Itauma to win IBF heavyweight title

Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in the ninth round of their match in London on Saturday to claim the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. This victory marks the first loss for the 21-year-old British boxer.

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Why It Matters

The match resulted in a change of ownership for the world title and established a new champion.

Key Facts

  • Filip Hrgovic won the vacant IBF heavyweight world title.
  • The match ended in the ninth round via stoppage.
  • This was the first professional loss for Moses Itauma.
  • Moses Itauma is 21 years old.
  • The event took place in London.

Who's Mentioned

personFrank Sanchez“Potential future opponent”personAgit Kabayel“WBC title holder”organizationIBF“International Boxing Federation, the sanctioning body for the title”personMike Tyson“Historical reference for youngest champion”personFrank Warren“Promoter”personFilip Hrgovic“Winner of the IBF heavyweight title”personTrevor Berbick“Historical reference for 1986 fight”locationLondon“Location of the fight”personMoses Itauma“Defeated boxer”personDaniel Dubois“WBO champion”