Filip Hrgovic: record, next fight and profile →
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—As long as his team can keep lining up willing opponents, Filip Hrgovic will gladly continue to step over the top rope and into the ring as often as possible. “I’m ready to come back next month,” Croatia’s Hrgovic insisted to BoxingScene.com, following a 5th round stoppage of Rydell Booker (26-4, 13KOs) this past Saturday in Hollywood, Florida.
Filip Hrgovic's co-promoter, Nisse Sauerland, says there is no issue with facing heavyweight contender Michael Hunter - who would love to secure the opportunity to face the undefeated Olympic bronze medal winner.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Zhang Zhilei just needed that one fight to shake off any lingering ring rust. Now comes the point when the 6’6” southpaw plans to make his run in the heavyweight division.
Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic produced a 5th straight stoppage win on Saturday night, handing a first ever stoppage loss to Rydell Booker. From the outset Hrgovic was in control of the fight, taking the centre of the ring from the first bell and keeping Booker at range behind a solid jab.
Hrgovic, Booker, Fight Photos Gallery - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida - Undefeated Olympic bronze medal winner Filip Hrgovic (12-0) became the first man to scored a stoppage victory over veteran Rydell Booker.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Filip Hrgovic found a way to do something no other heavyweight before him was able to accomplish. The unbeaten rising contender picked up his second win of 2020, turning away Detroit’s Rydell Booker inside of five rounds Saturday evening at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Rydell Booker is not averse to playing the role of opponent. All that he asks is for a fighting chance. The 39-year old heavyweight from Detroit has been provided just that, with weeks in advance to get himself into fighting shape for a showdown with Croatia’s Filip Hrgoviç (11-0, 9KOs). The two collide this Saturday, live on DAZN from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.—Filip Hrgovic was brimming with confidence heading into 2020, fresh off perhaps the most notable win of his career. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic helped stall his progress for a brief spell, but the 2016 Olympic Bronze medalist suddenly finds himself fighting for the second time in two different countries within the past six weeks.
Filip Hrgovic has been sending messages to the heavyweight division. In fact, some experts consider this Croatian to be one of the future champions of the division if his accelerated growth continues, thanks to a combination of talent and charisma.
Filip Hrgovic (11-0-9 KOs) weighed in at 110kg (242.6lbs) on Friday, ahead of his clash with Rydell Booker (26-3-13 KOs) in Hollywood, Florida this Saturday, as the Croatian seeks a fifth straight knockout victory. His opponent Booker weighed 112.4kg (248lbs).