Filip Hrgovic scored the 17th victory in 17 fights in his career.
On Saturday, December 23, as part of a grand boxing evening in Saudi Arabia, boxer from Croatia Filip Hrgovic fought against Australian Mark de Mori.
The Croatian heavyweight started the fight very actively, delivering a series of powerful and accurate blows, which his opponent could not withstand and the referee was forced to stop the fight in the first round.
This victory was the 17th for Filip Hrgovic in 17 fights (all by knockout) in his professional career.
Knockout video:
“Now I have to fight Usik or Fury after their fight. If they have a rematch, then let them leave the belt and fight the next one in the ranking.
Jarrell Miller? This is for breakfast. There may be big names there – Joshua, Wallin. I’m ready for anything,” Hrgovic said after the fight.
Let us add that Filip Hrgovic is the mandatory challenger for the IBF title, which is owned by Alexander Usyk.
Let us remind you that Oleksandr Usyk will fight his next fight against Tyson Fury. The fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion between the Ukrainian and the British will take place on February 17, 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
