Moses Itauma has despatched a message to Filip Hrgovic and followers following his defeat in London this weekend.
The rising heavyweight star was dealt the primary lack of his profession on the O2 as he challenged for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title. Regardless of a spectacular begin, the place he showcased unbelievable pace and agility, Itauma drained down the stretch and seemed out on his toes by the ninth spherical.
Hrgovic, who confirmed among the finest chins within the enterprise to get that far, took benefit and compelled a stoppage from referee Howard Foster. The Croatian – now the primary ever heavyweight world champion from the nation – mentioned post-fight that Itauma is one of the best fighter he has come up in opposition to, and famous that his lack of expertise performed a serious half within the outcome.
Talking on social media, Itauma congratulated Hrgovic, took positives from the defeat and vowed to return.
“So, yesterday wasn’t my night time. We tried greatness and simply fell brief to the extra skilled man. I wish to say congratulations to Filip Hrgovic on the win, and though I by no means reached my desired final result, I imagine I gained expertise that I’ll take to my future fights.
“I wish to thank the followers, in and outdoors the world. You guys made it slightly bit extra particular and slightly bit extra electrified than I anticipated. It was a f***ing good struggle, and I wish to thank Queensberry and DAZN for placing this present on. God bless, take care, and I’ll be again.”
How lengthy the 21-year-old now spends out of the ring stays to be seen, however time is on his facet for a serious return and profitable profession.
