Hrgovic Calls for Joshua's Retirement Ahead of Fury Fight

Filip Hrgovic, the IBF heavyweight champion, has publicly urged Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing, citing worries over Joshua's recent performances as he prepares for a fight against Tyson Fury scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff. Hrgovic expressed that Joshua, a former two-time world champion, should step away from the sport to avoid further risk of injury.

He noted that Joshua's motivations for continuing to fight seem financially driven, especially after his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in 2024 and a mixed performance against Kristian Prenga in July, where Joshua was knocked down twice before securing a second-round knockout victory. Hrgovic criticized Joshua's recent training changes and his decision to switch coaches multiple times, stating that his last fight was a disaster.

He emphasized the dangers of boxing and the importance of recognizing when to retire, highlighting that boxing is a perilous sport unlike others.