Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
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| Nationality | Croatian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1992 |
| Age | 34 years |
| Birthplace | Zagreb, Croatia |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Filip Hrgovic
19/10/2026
Hrgovic is pushing for a unification bout with WBO champion Daniel Dubois, and he has said he wants a March 2027 fight. His manager Keith Connolly has indicated that the mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez is likely to face Hrgovic first, probably in Croatia in early 2027.
29/08/2026
Filip Hrgovic won the vacant IBF heavyweight world title in London by stopping undefeated British prospect Moses Itauma in Round 9 at the O2 Arena. He was knocked down in Round 2 but came back strongly, and Itauma's corner ended the bout by throwing in the towel. The result made Hrgovic Croatia's first heavyweight world champion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Heavyweight boxer from Zagreb who won medals as an amateur and has competed as a professional since 2017. He became Croatia's first heavyweight world champion in August 2026. |
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| Boxing Style | Orthodox stance, known for power, technique and a straight right hand |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) |
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| Reach | 208 cm (82 in) |
| Weight Class | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Personal Life
| Early Sports | Played basketball from around age eight and won a national club title with Dubrava before retiring because of back and knee injuries |
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| Boxing Start | Began boxing at age 13 at the Leonardo club in Sesvete, Zagreb |
Relationships & More
| Coach | Leonardo Pijetraj |
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| Manager | Keith Connolly |
| Promoter | Frank Warren |
Family
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| Siblings | Four |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a junior he defeated Joseph Parker and Tony Yoka at the 2010 youth world championships | |
| 2. He was once known as an overweight child and was nicknamed Fatty | |
| 3. He won the World Series of Boxing Season I title while representing Croatia's team | |
| 4. He is widely noted for his durable chin, having absorbed heavy punishment before stopping Moses Itauma in 2026 |
