Tyson Fury Says He’ll Take on New IBF Champion Filip Hrgovic If Money Is Right

While attending a Bare Knuckle Boxing event in Miami, former lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he would consider fighting newly crowned IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic provided the financial terms are satisfactory. Fury made the remark after Hrgovic secured the vacant IBF title by stopping Moses Itauma in the ninth round at London’s O2 Arena.

Fury Open To Hrgovic Fight If Money Is Right Fury open to challenging Hrgovic 'if money is right'

Filip Hrgovic entered the bout with the 20-year-old Moses Itauma as the favorite, but Itauma’s corner, led by Fury’s former trainer Ben Davison, halted the fight when the prospect appeared unable to continue. Hrgovic’s ninth-round rally earned him the IBF championship.

Fury Open To Hrgovic Fight If Money Is Right

At the same time, Fury is training in South Beach for a yet-to-be-announced showdown with Anthony Joshua. Negotiations between the camps have been ongoing for months, with both sides reportedly seeking a larger purse before finalizing a contract. The fight is expected to take place in the summer, pending agreement on terms.

Fury Open To Hrgovic Fight If Money Is Right

• “If the money is right, I'll fight anybody,” — Boxing News Tyson Fury

Fury Open To Hrgovic Fight If Money Is Right

If a suitable purse is offered, Fury could face Hrgovic in a high-profile heavyweight clash. Simultaneously, the pending Joshua bout remains in negotiation, with both camps aiming to lock in a summer date once financial terms are agreed.

Fury Open To Hrgovic Fight If Money Is Right