Filip Hrgovic in advanced talks to defend IBF title against Frank Sanchez in Croatia
The fight against his mandatory challenger is being lined up for the first three months of 2027, but nothing has been signed and no date or venue is set.
Filip Hrgovic's first fight of 2027 could be a homecoming in Croatia, with talks at an advanced stage for him to defend his IBF heavyweight title against mandatory challenger Frank Sanchez, Mike Coppinger reported.
The bout is being targeted for the first quarter of the year. Nothing has been signed, and no date, venue or broadcaster has been announced.
Hrgovic beat Moses Itauma to become world champion and told Ariel Helwani that the win finally got him the attention he wanted.
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