Eddie Hearn, head of promotional company Matchroom Boxing, said he would push for Filip Hrgovic met in the next fight with the winner of the Usyk-Dubois confrontation. It is worth noting that Filip is the mandatory contender for the IBF world champion belt, which Usyk currently owns.
“Definitely, we will insist on a mandatory defense of the IBF title ... IBF confirmed that immediately after the Usyk-Dubois fight they will appoint a mandatory defense against Philip. Then he will fight with the winner of this fight, ”the functionary said.
Recall that the Usyk-Dubois confrontation will be held on August 26 in Wroclaw.
