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Filip Hrgovic criticizes Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley's boxing futures

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Filip Hrgovic criticizes Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley's boxing futures

Summary

Filip Hrgovic has expressed his concerns over Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley's boxing capabilities, noting that both fighters should consider retirement. Hrgovic referenced Joshua's last fight in which he was knocked down by journeyman Kristian Prenga, suggesting it's time for Joshua to step away from the ring. He described Joshua's performance as a disaster and criticized the state of heavyweight boxing, calling other champions like Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley 'fake champions.' Joshua, 37, has not secured a victory against top contenders in nearly three years and has only fought twice since his knockout loss to Dubois in September 2024. Hrgovic's comments come as Joshua prepares for a high-stakes fight against Tyson Fury on December 11.

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•Filip Hrgovic calls for retirement of Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley.
•Hrgovic criticized Joshua's recent performance against Kristian Prenga.
•Joshua has not beaten a heavyweight contender in nearly three years.
•Hrgovic labels current heavyweight champions as 'fake champions.'
•Joshua is set to face Tyson Fury on December 11.

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12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Filip Hrgovic: Anthony Joshua and Fabio Wardley 'shouldn't be fighting anymore' — 'I felt sorry for him'

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IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic doesn't like what he's seen from his fellow heavyweights. "You come to a point where you can't fight anymore," he said. "You can't mess around with boxing".
— Yahoo Sportsby Darshan Desai

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