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Filip Hrgovic: Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley ‘shouldn’t be fighting anymore’ — ‘I felt sorry for him’

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic doesn't like what he's seen from his fellow heavyweights. "You come to a point where you can't fight anymore," he said. "You can't mess around with boxing".

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 12:35 AM
Filip Hrgovic: Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley ‘shouldn’t be fighting anymore’ — ‘I felt sorry for him’
Key Things to Know
  • Filip Hrgovic claimed that Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley should not be fighting anymore.
  • Hrgovic expressed sympathy for Joshua during an interview with Ariel Helwani.
  • Hrgovic picked Tyson Fury to defeat Anthony Joshua in their scheduled December 11 bout.
The Story in 60 Seconds

IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic stated that Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley should no longer be fighting. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Hrgovic gave a critical assessment of Joshua following recent developments in the division.

Hrgovic also backed Tyson Fury to defeat Joshua in their scheduled heavyweight bout on December 11 in Cardiff. The division continues to see major shifts, including Daniel Dubois defending his WBO title against Wardley.

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