Did Itauma lose to Hrgovic in the world-title fight?
Yes, Itauma was beaten by Hrgovic, who stopped him in the ninth round of their vacant IBF heavyweight title fight in London despite Itauma dominating much of the contest and knocking him down earlier on [1, 2]. Itauma, previously unbeaten in 14 fights, reportedly tired badly after the sixth round for the first time in his career [2].
Sources
- Itauma punches himself out against Hrgovic in world-title fight — BBC Sport
- ‘Unbelievable’ – Stephenson & Bellow react to Hrgovic’s stoppage of Itauma — BBC Sport
- Wardley-Dubois rematch set for 17 October in London — BBC Sport
- Itauma v Hrgovic – heavyweight world title fight predictions — BBC Sport
- Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-in — BBC Sport
- Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21? — BBC Sport
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