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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Fabio Wardley defends Moses Itauma coach after major setback against Filip Hrgovic

Fabio Wardley has leapt to the defence of coach Ben Davison after teammate Moses Itauma failed in his bid to become the second-youngest ever world heavyweight champion on Saturday.

Itauma punched himself out after a dominant eight rounds against Filip Hrgovic at London’s O2 Arena, appearing visibly exhausted against the Croatian in the ninth before his corner threw in the towel.

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