Filip Hrgovic and David Adeleye: Heavyweight Clash to Determine Future Contenders
Filip Hrgovic (18-1, 14 KOs) and David Adeleye (14-1, 13 KOs) are set to fight this weekend in Riyadh, with the winner potentially facing Agit Kabayel, a 26-0 (18 KOs) German prospect, later this year. Hrgovic, 33, returned after an injury setback, having lost to Daniel Dubois in June 2024. Adeleye was stopped by Fabio Wardley in October 2023. The fight could define their careers, with a win propelling one to contender status and a loss setting them up as a gatekeeper. Kabayel, who holds the interim WBC title, is expected to challenge the winner for a championship shot against Oleksandr Usyk, but a loss to either could position Hrgovic or Adeleye for a title challenge.