IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic has publicly urged former world champion Anthony Joshua to retire, saying he feels sorry for the British boxer and believes he should never fight again.
Hrgovic, the 30‑year‑old Croatian who captured the IBF title earlier this year, made the comments in a recent interview, expressing concern for Joshua’s future in the sport.
Joshua, a two‑time former unified heavyweight champion from the United Kingdom, has been a prominent figure in the division since winning the Olympic gold medal in 2012 and later securing multiple world titles.
Hrgovic’s statement did not elicit an immediate response from Joshua or his representatives, and no further details about the context of the remarks were provided.
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