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Heavyweight prodigy punches himself out in world title shocker

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Filip Hrgovic defeated 21-year-old British heavyweight Moses Itauma in the ninth round to secure the IBF world title. The victory marks the first professional loss for Itauma, who was widely considered a rising prodigy in the division.

The fight concluded after Itauma appeared to fatigue, leading to a stoppage that handed the championship to Hrgovic. The result represents a significant upset in the heavyweight landscape, ending the undefeated streak of the British contender.

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