Filip Hrgovic
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I felt the pace of the fight. I knew I was losing rounds, but I knew that I had that pace in my favour. He was gassing out.”
Filip Hrgovic · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
Filip Hrgovic described managing the pace of the bout against Moses Itauma.
“I want unification. Frank Sanchez will wait,”
Filip Hrgovic · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
Filip Hrgovic stated his preference for title unification bouts after winning the IBF heavyweight title.
“I’m the present, and he’s definitely [the] future. He’s an amazing fighter. He’s one of a kind. He’s the best I’ve been in a ring with, but he needed more experience.”
Filip Hrgovic · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
Filip Hrgovic praised opponent Moses Itauma following their heavyweight title contest.
“I don’t know from where I got energy in that [ninth] round,”
Filip Hrgovic · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
Filip Hrgovic reflected on his stamina in the ninth round after defeating Moses Itauma to win the vacant IBF world heavyweight title.
“It was really not my strength. It was Holy Spirit. He gave me strength in this camp to endure everything, to have [the] best camp of my life, he put me in touch with this great coach Abel Sanchez.”
Filip Hrgovic · said 2026-08-29 · reported 2026-08-30
Filip Hrgovic credited his faith and coach Abel Sanchez after securing a world title victory in London.