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The people of 29 August
2 people in 2 stories, 23 deaths recorded, 2026
Filip Hrgović
Croatian boxer (born 1992)
In boxing, Filip Hrgović defeats Moses Itauma by ninth-round stoppage to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Hrgović becomes the first Croatian heavyweight boxing world champion.
Sport · 29 Aug · with Moses Itauma
Roger Federer
Swiss tennis player (born 1981)
In tennis, former player Roger Federer is inducted into the player category, while former player and current sportscaster Mary Carillo is inducted into the contributor category of the International Tennis Hall of Fame respectively.
Sport · 29 Aug · with Mary Carillo
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