Unlike the Brit’s previous opponents, however, Hrgović did not capitulate. On the contrary, the Croatian kept coming forward, Rocky Balboa-like, Itauma’s punches appearing to have little or no effect on him. The only danger to Hrgović was his tendency to cut easily in his fights, with cuts being the reason for the Croatian’s only loss as a professional heavyweight boxer on 01 June 2024 to now WBO Champion Daniel Dubois.
As the fight went on, Hrgović came more and more into his own. In contrast, Itauma became more and more undisciplined as the contest wore on, often gasping for air. At the end, Itauma had becom
