Filip Hrgović defeats Moses Itauma in London to become the first heavyweight champion from Croatia. Multiple reports describe the bout as a come-from-behind win for Hrgović, who wins the heavyweight title after trailing before turning the fight in his favor.
After the victory, Hrgović calls out other heavyweight belt holders. The Athletic reports that he targets fellow champions Daniel Dubois and Agit Kabayel, positioning the win as a step toward broader unification or high-profile matches in the division. Both outlets characterize the result as a landmark national achievement for Croatia. While coverage focuses on the same fight outcome, the outlets differ mainly in emphasis: one highlights Hrgović’s broader post-fight callouts and division context, while the other frames the victory primarily as a first Croatian heavyweight championship achieved in London.
