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Filip Hrgovic rates Moses Itauma’s power after surviving his best shots to win world title
Filip Hrgovic has assessed the power of Moses Itauma after absorbing his best shots, round after round, and eventually securing a remarkable come-from-behind stoppage. The Croatian became his country’s first-ever world heavyweight champion last Saturday, pulling off a major upset to outlast home favourite Itauma at London’s O2 Arena. Hrgovic had lost every round, almost […] The post Filip Hrgovic rates Moses Itauma’s power after surviving his best shots to win world title appeared first on B...
Andy Ruiz Jr sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury after latest performances
Andy Ruiz Jr would give one man a “big chance” of emerging victorious if and end up colliding later this year. The two heavyweights have signed contracts to square off, yet the location has become a major talking point as both sides seemingly remain at loggerheads. According to Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn, Joshua initially agreed […] The post Andy Ruiz Jr sums up Anthony Joshua’s chances of beating Tyson Fury after latest performances appeared first on Boxing News .
Anthony Joshua’s first boxing coach sums up his current ability following Prenga scare
a’s old amateur coach, Sean Murphy, has assessed whether ‘AJ’ still has the mental strength to compete at the top level. The 36-year-old’s mentality has been a divisive discussion point throughout his career, especially after his fifth-round stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Back then, no one could question the heart he showed […] The post Anthony Joshua’s first boxing coach sums up his current ability following Prenga scare appeared first on Boxing News .
Paulie Malignaggi makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s not good”
Ryan Garcia makes the first defence of his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on September 12 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and Paulie Malignaggi does not believe it’s a hard fight to call. Garcia claimed the belt in February with a wide unanimous decision over Mario Barrios, having previously lost his first […] The post Paulie Malignaggi makes new KO prediction for Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn: “He’s not good” appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma releases first statement after devastating Filip Hrgovic KO defeat
Moses Itauma has sent a message to Filip Hrgovic and fans following his defeat in London this weekend. The rising heavyweight star was dealt the first loss of his career at the O2 as he challenged for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Despite a spectacular start, where he showcased incredible speed and agility, Itauma […] The post Moses Itauma releases first statement after devastating Filip Hrgovic KO defeat appeared first on Boxing News .
Former Conor Benn opponent worried after seeing latest weight cut photo
A former world champion has considered the effect a gruelling weight cut might have on ’s performance against Ryan Garcia. The pair will square off at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 12, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world welterweight title. He claimed the belt by dethroning Mario Barrios, who he […] The post Former Conor Benn opponent worried after seeing latest weight cut photo appeared first on Boxing News .
Ryan Garcia responds to Terence Crawford backing Conor Benn to beat him
has labelled a “hater” after being told that the all-time great is favouring to pull off a sizable upset. The 28-year-old will make a first defence of his WBC title against Benn on September 12, headlining an event at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. To his credit, it was arguably a career-best performance that saw Garcia […] The post Ryan Garcia responds to Terence Crawford backing Conor Benn to beat him appeared first on Boxing News .
Frank Bruno reacts to Moses Itauma’s shock KO defeat to Filip Hrgovic
Moses Itauma suffered the first defeat of his career this weekend in London, losing to Filip Hrgovic inside nine rounds, failing to capture the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Frank Bruno, who became champion on his fourth attempt, has offered his verdict. Itauma was comfortably outboxing Hrgovic in the early rounds, scoring a knockdown in […] The post Frank Bruno reacts to Moses Itauma’s shock KO defeat to Filip Hrgovic appeared first on Boxing News .
Filip Hrgovic delivers verdict on Moses Itauma’s ability after KO win: “Let me be honest”
Filip Hrgovic beat Moses Itauma this weekend, upsetting the odds to become Croatia’s first ever heavyweight world champion. ‘El Animal’ soaked up a tremendous amount of punishment from Itauma before seizing the moment and forcing a shock stoppage in the ninth. His attack was made easier by the fact that Itauma, who had been giving […] The post Filip Hrgovic delivers verdict on Moses Itauma’s ability after KO win: “Let me be honest” appeared first on Boxing News .
James Toney accuses two former world champions of ducking him
suspects he was intentionally avoided by two fellow world champions in 1993, back when he held the IBF super-middleweight title. Prior to that, the defensive wizard had become a world middleweight champion by dethroning fellow future Hall of Famer Michael Nunn with an 11th-round finish. He then successfully defended his IBF title against the likes […] The post James Toney accuses two former world champions of ducking him appeared first on Boxing News .
Daniel Dubois sums up Moses Itauma’s performance after KO loss to Filip Hrgovic
has shared his reaction after suffered the first defeat of his professional career against . Hrgovic showed a sensational chin throughout the contest as he recovered from a second round knockdown to earn the ninth round TKO win against an exhausted Itauma, winning the vacant IBF heavyweight title in the process. WBO heavyweight champion Dubois […] The post Daniel Dubois sums up Moses Itauma’s performance after KO loss to Filip Hrgovic appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew sums up Moses Itauma’s performance against Filip Hrgovic in shock KO loss
suffered the first defeat of his career after coming up short against in their vacant IBF heavyweight title fight. Itauma looked to be well on his way to becoming the second youngest world heavyweight champion of all time after a quick start against Hrgovic, dropping the Croatian in the second round before continuing to dominate […] The post Tony Bellew sums up Moses Itauma’s performance against Filip Hrgovic in shock KO loss appeared first on Boxing News .
Prince Naseem Hamed sums up Moses Itauma’s performance in Hrgovic KO loss
Filip Hrgovic lost every round against Moses Itauma before capitalising on the young Brit gassing out to force a stoppage and become IBF heavyweight world champion. From ringside, British boxing icon and big Itauma fan Naseem Hamed was left ‘so surprised’. Itauma looked spectacular to start the contest, scoring a knockdown in round two and […] The post Prince Naseem Hamed sums up Moses Itauma’s performance in Hrgovic KO loss appeared first on Boxing News .
Frank Warren reacts to Filip Hrgovic stopping Moses Itauma in huge heavyweight upset
is the new IBF heavyweight champion after an incredible come-from-behind victory against . Itauma looked to be well on the way to becoming the second youngest world heavyweight champion in history after a dominant start in his clash with the Croatian, even earning a knockdown against Hrgovic in round two. Hrgovic had to show off […] The post Frank Warren reacts to Filip Hrgovic stopping Moses Itauma in huge heavyweight upset appeared first on Boxing News .
Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch date and location announced
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will renew their rivalry later this year with their heavyweight world title rematch now officially announced. The British pair first met in May at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, where Dubois survived two early knockdowns before gradually taking control and stopping a battered and bruised Wardley in the 11th round to […] The post Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch date and location announced appeared first on Boxing News .
Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic live scorecard and fight result
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic battle it out for the vacant IBF title tonight at The O2 in London. The 21-year-old Brit has raced to 14-0 with 12 knockouts and arrives at his first world title fight after stoppage victories over Jermaine Franklin and Dillian Whyte. Victory would make him the division’s second-youngest world champion […] The post Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic live scorecard and fight result appeared first on Boxing News .
Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk live scorecard and fight result
and will both look to get back into world title contention this evening when they collide for the vacant WBO International lightweight title. The pair meet in the co-main event of the Moses Itauma vs. Filip Hrgovic card at The O2 Arena in London, where a win could see either of them climb back near […] The post Sam Noakes vs Denys Berinchyk live scorecard and fight result appeared first on Boxing News .
Paulie Malignaggi sums up Canelo’s chances of winning Christian Mbilli comeback fight
Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi has highlighted an area of weakness that could see fall glaringly short against Christian Mbilli. The two super-middleweights will square off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 31, with Alvarez having not fought since his unanimous decision defeat to Terence Crawford last September. Back then, the Mexican hardly disgraced himself […] The post Paulie Malignaggi sums up Canelo’s chances of winning Christian Mbilli comeback fight appeared first on Boxing...
Tim Bradley says Teofimo Lopez must take one fight next: “It’s his time”
Timothy Bradley has urged Teofimo Lopez to face one man after dethroning Rolando Romero for the WBA welterweight strap. ‘The Takeover’ became a three-division world champion last weekend, claiming a majority decision victory over ‘Rolly’ in his first outing at 147lbs. While Romero was always dangerous, and even hurt his man in round five, it […] The post Tim Bradley says Teofimo Lopez must take one fight next: “It’s his time” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tyson Fury ranks two of his opponents in the top 10 punchers in heavyweight history
While unsurprisingly naming Deontay Wilder as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history, included another former opponent in his version of the all-time top 10. ‘The Gypsy King’ completed an epic trilogy with Wilder in 2021, suffering two fourth-round knockdowns before halting his American foe in the 11th frame. Their rematch, on the other […] The post Tyson Fury ranks two of his opponents in the top 10 punchers in heavyweight history appeared first on Boxing News .
Top heavyweight who sparred Hrgovic says Moses Itauma gets ‘whooped’ tonight in London
Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his professional career tonight in London when he takes on Filip Hrgovic, and one heavyweight contender who knows the Croatian well is backing him to spring the upset. Itauma has announced himself in the division with a string of dominant performances, but Hrgovic represents a significant step up […] The post Top heavyweight who sparred Hrgovic says Moses Itauma gets ‘whooped’ tonight in London appeared first on Boxing News .
Derek Chisora delivers cautionary verdict on Itauma vs Hrgovic: “This is not a one way fight”
Derek Chisora believes his fellow heavyweight veteran, Filip Hrgovic, is capable of pulling off a considerable upset against Moses Itauma. The pair will collide at London’s O2 Arena this evening, with Itauma bidding to become the youngest world heavyweight champion since Mike Tyson dethroned Trevor Berbick in 1986. Standing in his way of claiming the […] The post Derek Chisora delivers cautionary verdict on Itauma vs Hrgovic: “This is not a one way fight” appeared first on Boxing News .
Tony Bellew sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Moses Itauma
Tony Bellew has assessed Filip Hrgovic’s chances of pulling off a sizable upset against , similar to how Joe Joyce stopped in their crossroads encounter. Back then, in 2020, the unbeaten Dubois was heavily favoured to complete his acid test and become an immediate household name, or at least one of British boxing’s brightest stars. […] The post Tony Bellew sums up Filip Hrgovic’s chances of beating Moses Itauma appeared first on Boxing News .
Dave Allen changes his Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic prediction last minute: “That worries me”
After seeing his former opponent step on the scales, Dave Allen believes Filip Hrgovic will approach the Moses Itauma fight differently to how he had previously imagined. Indeed, it came as a surprise to most when the Croatian tipped the scales at just over 236lbs, recording his lightest weight since 2019. Many nonetheless expect Itauma […] The post Dave Allen changes his Moses Itauma vs Hrgovic prediction last minute: “That worries me” appeared first on Boxing News .
Teofimo Lopez legal team working on bypassing ordered fight
‘s manager Keith Connolly has revealed that he is legally pursuing an opportunity for the newly-crowned WBA champion to circumvent his mandatory duty. ‘The Takeover’ claimed his belt with a majority decision victory over Rolando Romero, dethroning his countryman to become a three-division world champion last weekend. For the most part, Lopez was in full […] The post Teofimo Lopez legal team working on bypassing ordered fight appeared first on Boxing News .
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