The massive amount of money Moses Itauma was paid for his thrilling fight with Filip Hrgovic

Moses Itauma received a huge payday for his IBF world heavyweight title fight with Filip Hrgovic.

The gifted boxer came agonisingly close to making his wildest dreams come true, before everything quickly unravelled before his very eyes.

Moses Itauma made £1.5 million to fight Filip Hrgovic

Going into his clash with Filip Hrgovic, Moses Itauma was expected to overcome his opponent and become the youngest Brit to have ever won a world heavyweight championship.

Renowned for his lightning speed and thunderous power, the 21-year-old has made an enormous impression on fans across the globe.

Alas, despite his brilliance, he was ultimately too inexperienced to claim the win he so craved.

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In a testament to his remarkable physical toughness, Hrgovic absorbed everything his rival could throw at him, before overwhelming the prospect under an unrelenting wave of pressure to win via stoppage in the ninth round.

Of course, Itauma is nothing short of devastated to have lost the fight. However, the enormous boost to his bank balance will likely soften the blow.

According to The Sportster, he earned an impressive £1.5 million.

Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic are both suspended from boxing

Itauma might have to make his money last, because he can’t return to the ring anytime soon.

And the new IBF champion is in the exact same boat.

This is why Itauma and Hrgovic are suspended from boxing.

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