Filip Hrgovic Plans Title Defense in Croatia Ahead of Potential Dubois Unification
IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic is set to defend his title against Frank Sanchez in Croatia before pursuing a unification bout with Daniel Dubois.
According to SkySports | News, Filip Hrgovic, the IBF heavyweight world champion, is preparing for a mandatory title defense against Frank Sanchez, likely to take place in his home country of Croatia in early 2027. This fight will mark Hrgovic's first defense since winning the title in August.
Although a unification bout with WBO champion Daniel Dubois had been anticipated, plans for that fight are currently on hold as Hrgovic focuses on his upcoming defense. The Croatian champion was recently seen ringside at The O2 Arena, supporting Dubois during his own title defense.
The matchup against Sanchez is expected to solidify Hrgovic's standing before any further unification discussions can proceed, keeping the heavyweight division's title picture active and competitive.