Vitali Klitschko led on all three scorecards when Lennox Lewis defended his heavyweight titles in one of boxing’s most controversial stoppages on June 21, 2003. Klitschko entered the fight as a significant underdog, despite having a record of 32-1 and 31 knockouts.

From the first bell, Klitschko exceeded expectations.

Klitschko won the first two rounds on all three judges’ scorecards, and in the second he opened a cut under Lewis’ left eye.

In the second round, he landed demanding right hands that opened a cut under Lewis’ left eye and appeared to briefly shake the champion. Lewis responded in the third round with a powerful right hand that created a deep cut above Klitschko’s left eye. The wound ultimately became the defining moment of the fight.

Despite the cut, Klitschko stayed in the fight and won the fourth round on all three scorecards. However, the injury above his left eye continued to worsen as Lewis landed more spotless punches.

After the sixth round, ring doctor Dr. Paul Wallace examined the cut and informed referee Lou Moret that Klitschko could not continue.

When the fight was stopped after six rounds, Klitschko was leading 58-56 on all three scorecards.

Because the injury was caused by punches, Lewis was awarded a technical knockout victory in the sixth round.

Although Lewis initially expressed interest in meeting Klitschko again later that year, the rematch never took place. Lewis announced his retirement in February 2004, ending his Hall of Fame career with a record of 41-2-1.

For Klitschko, the performance changed his reputation. Less than a year later, he won the WBC heavyweight title by stopping Corrie Sanders and began the championship fight that would define his career.

Turki Alalshikh says no decision has been made yet on where the long-discussed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place, rejecting recent reports that suggested a venue had already been decided.

“So far I haven’t decided where the fight will take place and I will cooperate with me, some people are making up stories about it,” Turki wrote on Twitter social media.

“If you want to know the facts, take it from me or the ring. If you want to waste your time, listen to others.”

Responding to speculations, Turki also pointed to his achievements.

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Dave Allen presented a up-to-date Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic match prediction, this time expressing his belief that the fight will end twice as speedy.

The two heavyweights will face off on August 29 at London’s O2 Arena, with many expecting Itauma to face the toughest task of his career to date.

While the 21-year-old has yet to prove himself at a world-class level, he has shown signs of real, world-class potential looked particularly impressive against Jermaine Franklin, who scored a devastating fifth-inning score in March.

However, Hrgovic is believed to be much more experienced and talented than Franklin, who is known more for his durability than anything else.

Not only is Hrgovic a long-term customer, but the Olympic bronze medalist has no shortage of amateur pedigree and professional experience.

The Croatian’s only professional defeat came against Daniel Dubois in June 2024, when he tried strenuous but was ultimately stopped in the eighth round.

Since then, he has scored over Joe Joyce and David Adeleye, most recently suffering a three-round loss to veteran heavyweight Allen last month.

Taking to social mediaAllen insisted Hrgovic is the “real deal” but believes Itauma will make a powerful statement.

“I think it’s an amazing fight – you have a proven world-class fighter against probably a guy who will be ‘the man’ for the next 15 years.

“Hrgovic is good – he really is. He’s really good. But I think Itauma [is] too speedy for him. Maybe too speedy and too fresh. I think Itauma will win early.”

While Hrgovic is widely considered a top-10 heavyweight, it can be argued that Itauma is more talented and almost certainly has a higher ceiling than his 34-year-old opponent.