Hrgovic did not rule out replacing Fury in the fight with Usik

Filip Hrgovic, the official challenger for the IBF heavyweight championship belt, did not rule out that he, and not Tyson Fury, will step into the ring with Oleksandr Usyk on May 18.

"I'm ready to fight even tomorrow, but it's not about me. I was ready to fight on March 8 as well. I'm ready, I'm waiting for a contract. Right now some things are happening, but the deal is not signed. You might see me on the undercard of Usik vs. Fury. That's life, anything can happen. Maybe you'll see me on May 18 in the fight against Usik. Maybe Fury will get another split decision or something else will happen. I will be here, I will be ready for this fight," said the Croatian boxer.