Filip Hrgovic’s first defense of his IBF heavyweight title against Frank Sanchez is being lined up for Zagreb, Croatia, in early 2027…
A heavyweight showdown between Filip Hrgovic and Frank Sanchez is being targeted for the first quarter of 2027, with Zagreb, Croatia, under consideration to host the bout. Sanchez's manager, Mike Borao, confirmed discussions are underway with Queensberry Promotions' George Warren to finalize the matchup.
The fight became possible after Hrgovic defeated Moses Itauma via a ninth-round stoppage. If finalized, the event would mark Hrgovic's first fight in his native Croatia since 2018, with the 24,000-capacity Arena Zagreb viewed as a potential venue.
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