Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic fights former English and British champion David Adeleye on the undercard of Itauma vs Whyte in Riyadh this Saturday. Hrgovic, who lost to Daniel Dubois last year, will likely return to contention and get a rematch against Dubois with a win here. David Adeleye recovered from a first defeat to deliver impressive victories and claim the English and British titles. The former British Champion feels he does not receive the respect he deserves, and a big win over Hrgovic will officially announce him on the international stage. The Croat is a massive favorite to win the bout.
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Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye Details
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 19:00 BST
- Venue: ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Where to Watch Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | DAZN PPV |
| US | DAZN PPV |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Africa | Supersport |
Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye Fight Preview
Filip Hrgovic: form and statistics
Filip Hrgovic courted controversy ahead of his fight with Adeleye by saying that the Brit is not at his skill level. The 33-year-old Croatian was handed his only pro defeat by Daniel Dubois last year when they both contested for the IBF Interim heavyweight title. Hrgovic was a late replacement for Dillian Whyte this April, when he stepped in against Joe Joyce in Manchester, claiming a unanimous decision to return to winning ways. "El Animal" won the bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in the super-heavyweight category.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6'6"
- Reach: 82"
- Weight: 225 lbs (105.8 kg)
- Record: 18-1
David Adeleye: form and statistics
London-born David Adeleye has 13 knockouts from 14 wins. He lost the European heavyweight title to Fabio Wardley in 2023 in his first professional loss. David Adeleye recovered by stopping Solomon Dacres in round one last year for the English title and then followed that up with a TKO of Jeamie Tshikova last April to pick up the British title. Adeleye vacated both titles last month ahead of his confrontation with Hrgovic.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 6'4"
- Reach: 82"
- Weight: 225 lbs (102kg)
- Record: 13-1
Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye Fight Prediction
Filip Hrgovic is the more experienced boxer who has contested for the interim title of the IBF. Although it can be argued whether he is more skilled than Adeleye, what is evident is that the Croatian has more pedigree and has faced better opponents. We predict that Hrgovic will win by stoppage.
Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye Fight Odds
| Bookmakers | Filip Hrgovic to Win by KO/TKO | David Adeleye to Win |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.05 | 4.50 |
| 1xbet | 2.05 | 3.375 |
| Betway | 2.05 | 3.375 |
