Daniel Dubois is gearing up for a highly-anticipated showdown against formidable Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic this weekend. With a victory over ‘El Animal,’ Dubois could potentially earn himself a shot at a world title, as Hrgovic currently holds the IBF mandatory challenger position.
Dubois is fresh off a monumental win against Jarrell Miller in December, making history as the first fighter to defeat him and knock him out. Meanwhile, Hrgovic’s most significant victory came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022, although his performance left some spectators unimpressed, with some even believing he lost the fight.
A decisive win over British sensation Dubois would serve as a statement for Hrgovic, reminding fans and experts alike of his true capabilities. The much-anticipated clash between the two heavyweights will take place on Saturday, June 1, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with ring-walks expected at around 9.30pm UK time.
In addition to the main event, the card will also feature an exciting matchup between Deontay Wilder and Zhang. The event will be broadcasted in the UK on both DAZN and TNT Sports, with subscription options available for fans to catch all the action. The full card for the event includes other thrilling bouts such as Dmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad for the WBA light-heavyweight title, as well as battles between Craig Richards and Willy Hutchinson, and Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams against Hamzah Sheeraz.
Boxing enthusiasts are in for a treat with this stacked lineup of fights, as Dubois and Hrgovic look to make their mark in the heavyweight division and potentially secure a world title shot in the near future.
