Filip Hrgovic Claims Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title, Becomes First Croatian World Champion
Filip Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma in London to win the vacant IBF world heavyweight title, making him the first Croatian heavyweight champion and handing Itauma his first professional loss.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 29, 2026 — Filip Hrgovic has won the vacant IBF world heavyweight title following his victory over Moses Itauma in London. The win marks a significant milestone, as Hrgovic becomes the first Croatian boxer to hold a world heavyweight championship belt.
The bout, which took place in London, saw Hrgovic secure the championship, adding to his professional record. For Moses Itauma, the loss represents his first defeat in his professional boxing career.
Hrgovic’s achievement positions him among the elite in the heavyweight division. The details regarding the specific round of the stoppage or any other key moments of the fight were not provided in the summary.
With this victory, Hrgovic now holds the IBF world heavyweight title. The summary did not include information about Hrgovic’s next scheduled opponent or any future title defenses.
Moses Itauma, who was undefeated prior to this contest, faced his first professional setback. The summary does not detail the circumstances of Itauma’s loss or his reaction to it.
The championship was vacant prior to the fight. The location of the bout was London, United Kingdom.
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