Croatian heavyweight boxer, Filip Hrgovic, has openly declared his plans to defeat Daniel Dubois and then target Anthony Joshua in a future bout at Wembley Stadium. The showdown between Hrgovic and Dubois is scheduled for June 1 in Saudi Arabia. This match decides who potentially faces two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, planning his return at Wembley this September.
Filip ’Big Duck’ Hrgovic boasts an undefeated record of 17-0 with 14 knockouts. He confidently told the press, "He's just a little baby for me. I'll smash Dubois and then, in September, I'll come to Wembley to fight Joshua."
Dubois contrasts strongly with a solid record of 20 wins, two losses, and 19 by knockout. At 26, Dubois faced tough opponents including Joe Joyce and Jarrell Miller. He assured reporters, "He’s not going to put me to sleep; I’m going to destroy him."
The hype surrounding this event not only revolves around Hrgovic's bold claims but also on historical rivalry narratives he alludes to—referencing Croatia's victory over England at Wembley in 2007. He remarked playfully about the British tendency to exaggerate challenges yet stressed his intent repeating history: "If he beats me, I’ll retire."
Both boxers have much at stake—Dubois seeking redemption from previous losses and strengthening his position while Hrgovic aims at not only retaining his unblemished record but setting up what could be a career-defining match against Joshua.
