Filip Hrgović
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| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 111 kg |
| Born | 4 Jun 1992 (34 years) |
| Nationality |  Croatia |
| Nickname | El Animal |
Filip Hrgović, known as “El Animal,” is an active professional boxer from Croatia. He is a top-ranked heavyweight contender and a former world title challenger who also captured a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Filip Hrgović was born on June 4, 1992, in Zagreb, Croatia. The Croatian heavyweight is an imposing figure, standing 198 cm tall with a long wingspan of 208 cm.He has competed exclusively in the heavyweight division throughout his professional campaign. Hrgović is known for his powerful and aggressive boxing style, fighting from an orthodox position.
Career
Hrgović began his professional career in 2017 after a highly decorated amateur run, highlighted by winning a gold medal at the 2015 European Championships and securing a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.He quickly established himself as a dangerous contender, building an undefeated record with a high knockout ratio. His most significant early victory came in a grueling 2022 eliminator bout against Zhilei Zhang, where he won a unanimous decision to become the mandatory challenger for the IBF title.
This mandatory position set him on a collision course with other top heavyweights. His undefeated streak came to an end in a high-stakes rivalry clash with Daniel Dubois in June 2024 for the IBF Interim Championship, where he was stopped late in the fight.
Career Record:
Total - 20
Wins – 19
- By knockout – 14
- By decision - 5
Losses – 1
- By knockout – 1
- By decision - 0
Draws - 0
Medal Record
- 2016 - Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, Men’s Super-Heavyweight, Bronze
- 2015 - European Championships Samokov, Men’s Super-Heavyweight, Gold
- 2010 - AIBA Youth World Championships, Men’s Super-Heavyweight, Gold
Filip Hrgović FAQ
Where is Filip Hrgović from?
Filip Hrgović was born in Zagreb, Croatia.
How many world titles has Filip Hrgović won?
He has not yet won a major world title, but he challenged for the IBF interim heavyweight championship in 2024.
What is Filip Hrgović's professional record?
Filip Hrgović's professional boxing record is 19 wins and 1 loss.
What is Filip Hrgović's greatest accomplishment?
His greatest accomplishment as a professional is his victory over Zhilei Zhang to become the IBF mandatory challenger; as an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics.