# Hrgovic Stops Itauma, Claims Heavyweight Crown | Boxing News

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Published: 2026-08-30T13:26:27+00:00
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Filip Hrgovic just shattered expectations, knocking out undefeated heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma in the ninth round to become Croatia’s first-ever heavyweight world champion. Despite absorbing brutal punishment—including a knockdown in round two—Hrgovic’s legendary chin held strong, earning him a post-fight joke: “My chin is made of Croatian power.” For Itauma, this marks a devastating end to his perfect record and a steep climb back to relevance. Reports suggest he’d never sparred for twelve rounds before this fight, exposing a glaring endurance gap. Meanwhile, boxing’s heavyweight division moves fast—Hrgovic’s next mandatory challenger, Frank Sanchez, is already on deck, and others are looking ahead, leaving little room for mourning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/960c774cc190564d

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