Hrgovic reveals physical toll of upset Itauma heavyweight title win

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 07:44 · Archive

Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma to win the IBF heavyweight title in August.

Hrgovic, a 34-year-old Croat, upset the younger Briton Itauma in a shock stoppage victory. The new champion has disclosed that he absorbed heavy punches throughout the fight, leaving him with headaches for several days afterwards. Hrgovic suggested Itauma could recover from the 'humiliation' of defeat.

How it is being reported

• Filip Hrgovic on Moses Itauma, God, and his late father: ‘I believe in Heaven, I feel his presence’Independent Sport · 24 Sept, 07:25
• Itauma 'humiliated' but may never lose again - HrgovicBBC Sport · 23 Sept, 20:14
• ‘I had a headache for days’: Hrgovic reveals brutal toll of Itauma world title fightThe Guardian · 23 Sept, 17:12

In this story: Filip Hrgovic · Moses Itauma · IBF · Croatia

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