British heavyweight Moses Itauma stretchered out after gruelling world title defeat
British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma suffered his first professional defeat against Filip Hrgovic in a world title bout at the O2 Arena. Itauma was hospitalized as a precaution after being stopped in the ninth round due to exhaustion and a leg injury.
Why it matters
The fight serves as a significant career milestone for both fighters, testing the limits of a rising prospect against an experienced world-level opponent.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Moses Itauma had never gone beyond six rounds before losing against Filip Hrgovic
Objective reporting on a sporting event and the subsequent medical status of the athlete.
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