Itauma had dominated the early stages, dropping Hrgovic in the second round with his speed and power. However, the fight turned when Itauma's stamina dipped in the eighth round, allowing Hrgovic to mount a comeback with granite-like determination. mieszalniakolorado.pl
The 34-year-old Croatian overwhelmed the weary Itauma in the ninth round, prompting the referee to stop the fight. Itauma's trainer also threw in the towel to save his fighter from a knockout, securing Hrgovic's victory as the first Croatian to win such a heavyweight title.
