Moses Itauma taken from ring on stretcher after Hrgovic defeat
Itauma stretchered out after Hrgovic defeat

Moses Itauma was taken from the ring on a stretcher after his defeat by Filip Hrgovic, with the Croatian knocking him down in a dramatic ninth round to end the Briton's world title hopes.

Dramatic ninth-round finish

Hrgovic sealed the victory with a knockdown in the ninth round, bringing a sudden end to a contest that had built towards a tense climax. The defeat leaves Itauma's aspirations of a world title shot in tatters.

Medical attention at ringside

Concern grew at ringside as Itauma was stretchered from the arena following the bout. Further details on his condition were not immediately available.

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