I would be the happiest man in the world if AJ would fight me - Hrgovic for IFLTV

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by UKDweller, Mar 11, 2024.

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Why do you think this forum is reluctant to see AJ-Hrgovic (or Wilder or Parker)

  1. He doesnt deserve it, rabbit punching and all

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  2. He just aint that good, why waste preciouse time of AJ (or WIlder or Parker)

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    10.8%
  3. 3 years in waiting mandatory, of course he deserves it

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  1. UKDweller

    UKDweller New Member banned Full Member

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    Saudis are promoters of Hrgovic so I doubt it would be in UK
     
  2. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Hrgovic is not able to beat Parker then he has nothing to ask against Joshua, Hrgovic vs. Parker is an ideal fight and I am convinced that Parker wants a chance to fight for the title, and let the winner get a fight with Joshua.
     
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  3. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Still a joke if its a title fight. Im fine with hrgovic or parker being next in line o fight Usyk after Fury but the belt shouldnt leave Usyk unless he wants to retire or vacate them.
     
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  4. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    Looks like my bridge selling business might have a budding customer...

    Complete seriousness though... Just because he says it, does not mean it's true.

    The common denominator in Hrgovic not making good fights lately isn't Joshua, it's Hrgovic... If people aren't accepting the terms he wants, maybe he's asking too much for a guy that has very limited recognition amongst casual fans (and casuals pay the bills)?

    Lots of maybes, but the one way to guarantee you get things wrong is to believe everything your favourite fighter says is true.
     
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    KINGWILDER Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hrgovic vs AJ makes sense next although Filip has done very little and seem content picking easy fights. Still he’s better than any of AJ’s last 4 opponents and would certainly be a tough test, he’s a big tough guy. I hope the Saudis push for this.

    I see the troll has been banned, I’m not surprised.
     
  6. UmarIFLUmar

    UmarIFLUmar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm actually fully on board with Parker V Joshua 2 for the first time ever.

    Their first fight was an absolute stinker but Parker has been so impressive in his last 2 fights I'd be fascinated to see how he approaches Joshua now. Andy Lee has been a revelation for him.
     
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  7. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hrgo is not the type Eddeh usually selects and is a bit of an inconvenience.

    I guess they can freeze him out for 3 years and then say "who has he even fought in the last 3 years??"
     
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  8. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He might go back to being a Joshua fan again instead.
     
  9. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This.

    I think Hrgovic is a good fighter and I understand why he wants to protect his IBF mandatory status until he gets a big payday, most likely against Joshua, but it was a bit unbearable hearing how he couldn't find an opponent in the top 50 because everyone was ducking him. Then when he got several good opponents to choose from for the March 8th date he suddenly stayed quiet, and so did his fanboys here for obvious reasons. And that was nice.

    But he's in a good spot now - will either fight for undisputed if Fury drops out again or otherwise very likely has a big fight with Joshua coming up, so I understand why he doesn't want to rock the boat. But all the talk before he got called on it was a bit hard to listen to.
     
  10. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    He doesn’t deserve it at all. His resume is horrific and his only meaningful win was a life and death affair that many thought he lost. Give Parker another payday, he deserves it.
     
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  11. lufcrazy

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    Given that Usyk v Fury are signed for two fights and Zhang v Parker is a confirmed rematch.

    Is really like to see AJ v Hrgovic and it makes more sense than any other fight out there which is why AJ is accused of ducking him.

    Get Wilder v Joyce on the undercard.
     
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  12. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Absolutely Not. He will lose again anyway
     
  13. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Let's see him in Bakole next if neither can get a fight. That will show us a few things about both.
     
  14. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hrgovic is a good fighter who is in line for a title shot. While he’s waiting he needs to keep active. Joshua is the obvious opponent though I doubt Eddie would risk it. A Bakole or a Sanchez would be acceptable.
     
  15. Kev2k83

    Kev2k83 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Just like you mate in interested to see hrgovic in a challenging fight to see what he's about.
     
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