Boxing Match Preview: Filip Hrgovic (18-1-0, 14 KOs) vs. David Adeleye (14-1-0, 13 KOs)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Esports World Cup Ring)
Broadcast: DAZN PPV

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Filip Hrgovic	David Adeleye
Record	18-1-0 (14 KOs)	14-1-0 (13 KOs)
Age	33	28
Height	6’6″	6’4″
Reach	82″	76″
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Odds	1.13	5.50

Fighter Profiles

Filip Hrgovic

Former IBF #1 contender and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist.

Rebounded from a KO loss to Daniel Dubois with a gritty decision win over Joe Joyce.

Known for his size, jab, and punishing straight shots, but stamina issues have plagued recent performances.

A win here keeps him in the mix for top-10 heavyweight matchups.

David Adeleye

British heavyweight champion turned world-level hopeful.

Rebuilt after a 2023 KO loss to Fabio Wardley with dominant wins over Solomon Dacres and Jeamie Tshikeva.

Explosive early-round power and fast hands, but untested against elite opposition.

Claims his power “can knock out a horse” and sees this as a breakout opportunity.

Strategic Breakdown

Hrgovic’s Game Plan: Control range with jab and straight right, lean on experience, and test Adeleye’s cardio.

Adeleye’s Game Plan: Start fast, make it physical, and try to overwhelm Hrgovic before he settles into rhythm.