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Filip Hrgovic names the 3 heavyweights who hit harder than Moses Itauma

Filip Hrgovic has identified three previous opponents that hit harder than Moses Itauma, who he claims never had him hurt during their contest in August. Back then, Itauma got off to a blistering start, even scoring a second-round knockdown, and…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11:56 AM
Filip Hrgovic names the 3 heavyweights who hit harder than Moses Itauma
Key Things to Know
  • Filip Hrgovic named Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, and David Adeleye as harder punchers than Moses Itauma.
  • Hrgovic claimed David Adeleye landed the strongest punch he has ever absorbed in his career.
  • Hrgovic stopped Itauma in the ninth round of their August bout to win the IBF heavyweight title.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Filip Hrgovic revealed that Daniel Dubois, Zhilei Zhang, and David Adeleye all hit harder than Moses Itauma. Despite suffering a second-round knockdown against Itauma in August before securing a ninth-round stoppage, Hrgovic claimed he was never truly hurt during the contest. Hrgovic praised Itauma's overall speed and ring IQ, labeling him the best fighter he has faced, but noted that other heavyweights carried greater punching power.

Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Hrgovic stated that Adeleye landed the single strongest punch he has received in his career. The Croatian fighter won the IBF heavyweight title with his stoppage victory over Itauma and is now slated to defend the belt against mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez.

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