Filip Hrgovic, who won the IBF heavyweight title by stopping Moses Itauma in August, is close to arranging his first title defense and looks likely to stage the bout in Croatia. The proposed homecoming fight would be a major commercial and promotional opportunity for Hrgovic and the local market as he establishes himself as the reigning champion.
Filip Hrgovic is now the reigning IBF heavyweight world champion following his shock win against Moses Itauma in August. Now, ‘El Animal’ is set for a first defence and it looks that it’s going to take place in his homeland of Croatia. Hrgovic halted Itauma in round nine despite being well behind on the scorecards, […] The post Filip Hrgovic close to securing major homecoming fight with likely opponent named appeared first on Boxing News.
Curated by Taleb Kabbara · Source: boxingnewsonline.net
IBF, Filip Hrgovic, Moses Itauma, Croatia, Boxing News
IBF: The International Boxing Federation is the sanctioning body that currently recognizes Filip Hrgovic as the IBF heavyweight world champion.
Filip Hrgovic: Filip Hrgovic is the current IBF heavyweight world champion who halted Moses Itauma in round nine and is preparing for his first title defence in Croatia.
Moses Itauma: Moses Itauma is the boxer whom Filip Hrgovic defeated by stoppage in round nine in August.
Croatia: Croatia is the homeland where Filip Hrgovic's first title defence is expected to take place.
Boxing News: Boxing News is the publication that posted the article reporting on Filip Hrgovic's title status and anticipated homecoming fight.
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