Hrgovic urges Joshua to retire ahead of Fury fight
Filip Hrgovic, the IBF heavyweight champion, has publicly urged Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing, stating he feels sorry for the British-Nigerian fighter. Hrgovic expressed his concerns during an appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show, suggesting that Joshua's decision to fight Tyson Fury on December 11 is motivated by financial gain rather than a genuine competitive spirit.
Hrgovic noted that Joshua's recent performances have been disappointing, particularly highlighting his stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024 and a knockout victory over Jake Paul in December, which was followed by a troubling fight against Kristian Prenga in July where Joshua was dropped twice. Hrgovic criticized Joshua's frequent coaching changes and emphasized the dangers of boxing, stating that there comes a time when a fighter should no longer compete.
Hrgovic is set to defend his title against Frank Sanchez in early 2027.
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