Filip Hrgovic names the hardest punch he’s taken in his career

On May 16, at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, Filip Hrgovic will take on the popular British heavyweight Dave Allen. The entire card will be promoted by Queensberry Promotions, live on DAZN.

Ahead of “Dave vs Goliath,” Hrgovic spoke to DAZN and was shown the 8th round of his fight against David Adeleye, and revealed the Brit hit him with the hardest punch he’s ever taken.

Filip Hrgovic set for Donny dust up with Dave Allen

Hrgovic (19-1, 14 KOs) is one of the best heavyweights in the world, losing only to Daniel Dubois. His most recent wins have come against Joe Joyce and David Adeleye.

Allen (25-8-2, 20 KOs) is adored by many in the boxing world, with his hilarious interviews and honesty winning the hearts of many. His best wins have come against Lucas Browne and Johnny Fisher. Allen’s dedication to the sport has often been doubted, but since moving to Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis, he looks more focused than he has for a long time. Despite the improvement, it would take a Herculean effort to beat the big Croatian.

Hrgovic reveals the hardest punch he’s ever taken

Speaking to DAZN, Hrgovic was asked if the eighth round against David Adeleye was the toughest of his career, and El Animal said:

“Yes, definitely. He gave me the hardest punch I ever received in my career. He punches harder than (Zhilei) Zhang, than (Daniel) Dubois, than anyone I faced.”

When asked if that helped him pass a ‘chin check,’ the Croatian said: “Yeah. I just said that. He’s got power. He doesn’t throw a lot, but he definitely has a strong punch.”

Filip Hrgovic vs Dave Allen full fight card

• Filip Hrgovic vs Dave Allen, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Louie O’Doherty vs Ahmed Hatim, 12 rouds, for O’Doherty’s British and vacant Commonwealth lightweight titles
• Michael Gomez Jr vs Lee McGregor, 10 rounds, lightweights
• Carl Fail vs Dean Sutherland, 8 or 10 rounds, super welterweights
• Maxi Hughes vs Lewis Sylvester, 8 or 10 rounds, super lightweights
• Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev vs TBA, 6 rounds, welterweights
• Bradley Casey vs TBA, 6 rounds, cruiserweights
• Joe Hayden vs Ryan Frost, 6 rounds, welterweights
• Ted Jackson vs Mike Byles, 6 rounds, middleweights
• Leighton Birchall vs Leonardo Baez, 4 rounds, featherweights
• John Tom Varey vs Stephen Jackson, 4 rounds, super flyweights
• Kian Hamilton vs Les Urry, 4 rounds, super welterweights

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