Itauma taken out of ring on stretcher in distressing scenes after shock defeat
MOSES ITAUMA was stretchered out of the ring after being rocked by Filip Hrgovic as his world title dream went up in smoke at the O2 Arena.
TL;DR
- Moses Itauma was stretchered out of the ring after a TKO loss to Filip Hrgovic at the O2 Arena.
- Itauma was aiming to become the youngest British heavyweight champion.
- Hrgovic seized control in the later rounds after Itauma began to tire.
- The referee stopped the fight in the ninth round after Hrgovic delivered a series of punches.
- Itauma's promoter, Frank Warren, stated he suffered a leg injury.
- Despite the defeat, Hrgovic praised Itauma as the best fighter he has faced, noting his inexperience led to him 'gassing out'.
- Hrgovic is now set to face Frank Sanchez next.