Filip Hrgovic Accepts Joseph Parker's Challenge for Joshua-Ngannou Undercard Showdown
IBF heavyweight mandatory contender Filip Hrgovic has swiftly responded to Joseph Parker's potential challenge, expressing eagerness to face the former WBO heavyweight champion on the undercard of the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou bout on March 8th in Saudi Arabia. While Parker hadn't explicitly offered to fight Hrgovic, he expressed interest in facing several contenders, including Hrgovic, Zhilei Zhang, and Joe Joyce, leaving the decision to the event organizers. Parker, fresh off his victory over Deontay Wilder, seeks a significant matchup for his next fight, with talks of a potential rematch with Anthony Joshua. However, that rematch seems unlikely, making a clash with Hrgovic a compelling pathway to securing an IBF mandatory spot. Hrgovic, vocal on social media, enthusiastically accepted Parker's implied challenge, embracing the opportunity to square off against the formidable former champion. The Croatian fighter's readiness and determination to step into the ring with Parker were evident in his online statement. The prospect of Hrgovic and Parker sharing the ring on such a high-profile card has captured the attention of boxing enthusiasts, especially after Zhang's dominant performance against Hrgovic in their previous bout, a fight that left many believing Zhang deserved the win despite the judges' decision. The willingness of both Hrgovic and Parker to engage in what promises to be an enthralling matchup adds an extra layer of excitement to the already stacked event. As discussions unfold and negotiations progress, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing this potential clash between two formidable heavyweight contenders. #FilipHrgovic #JosephParker #BoxingShowdown #HeavyweightClash #JoshuaVsNgannou #SportsNews
