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Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic Headlines At The Co-Op Live Arena In Manchester In Frank Warren’s Debut Queensberry Promotions Show On DAZN
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The Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic heavyweight showdown headlines Frank Warren’s first Queensberry Promotions card on DAZN this weekend in Manchester. But when exactly is Joyce vs Hrgovic and who else is fighting on the undercard?
When Is The Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic Heavyweight Fight?
The eagerly-anticipated Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic fight goes down this weekend in Manchester on a stellar Queensberry Promotions show. UK fight fans can watch the compelling heavyweight bout on Saturday night on DAZN as well as the full undercard too.
Not only does this compelling heavyweight dust-up headline at the Co-Op Live Arena, but there is a stellar undercard prior to the main event for boxing fans to enjoy on of Saturday, April 5th.
There are no belts on the line in the Joyce vs Hrgovic fight, but there are huge implications on the heavyweight division going forward. Both men come into this bout off losses, with the loser ultimately facing a long road back to the top of the division.
Joe Joyce was defeated by fellow British veteran Derek Chisora last time out, meanwhile Filip Hrgovic was stopped by Daniel Dubois. For this fight, the best UK bookmakers have listed the Croatian as a fairly heavyweight pre-fight favourite.
This comes as no surprise given how poor ‘The Juggernaut’ has looked of late, losing three of his last four fights, two of which were via stoppage. A loss here for Joyce could spell the end of his professional boxing career.
Whoever wins this fight could be in a good position to get back into world title shots against the best heavyweights on the planet. All will be revealed on Saturday night as Joyce vs Hrgovic headlines Frank Warren’s first DAZN show.
David Adeleye vs Jeamie TKV Clash For British Heavyweight Title In Co-Main Event On Joyce vs Hrgovic Undercard
Although the Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic fight is headlining this weekend in Manchester, there are several other top class fights on the undercard for boxing fans to feast on.
The co-main event sees the vacant British Heavyweight Title being contested by David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV. The best UK boxing betting sites are heavily favouring Adeleye here, but Jeamie TKV is no mug and will be confident of winning that coveted Lonsdale belt.
Jack Rafferty also defends his British & Commonwealth Super-Lightweight Titles against the undefeated Corey O’Regan over 12 rounds. Delicious Orie makes his pro debut on Saturday night, with Mark Chamberlain, Royston Barney-Smith and Juergen Ildedaj also back in action.
There are also several other prospects and up-and-coming fighters featuring on the remaining Joyce vs Hrgovic undercard. Check out the full undercard below.
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Full Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic Undercard
| Fight | Weight Class | Rounds |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic | Heavyweight | 12 |
| David Adeleye vs Jeamie TKV | Heavyweight | 10 |
| Jack Rafferty vs Corey O’Regan | Super-Lightweight | 12 |
| Juergen Uldedaj vs Gerardo Mellado | Cruiserweight | 10 |
| Khaleed Majid vs Alex Murphy | Super-Lightweight | 10 |
| Mark Chamberlain vs Miguel Angel Scaringi | Super-Lightweight | 8 |
| Royston Barney-Smith vs Cesar Ignacio Paredes | Super-Featherweight | 8 |
| Nelson Birchall vs Rodrigo Matias Areco | Featherweight | 6 |
| Alfie Middlemiss vs Alexander Morales | Featherweight | 4 |
| Delicious Orie vs Milos Veletic | Heavyweight | 4 |
| Ramtin Musah vs Robbie Chapman | Super-Middleweight | 4 |
| Louis Szeto vs Nabil Ahmed | Bantamweight | 4 |
Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic – Event Info
- 🥊 Headline Fight: Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic
- 📊 Records: Joyce (16-3, 15 KO’s) | Hrgovic (17-1, 14 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10:30PM (BST)
- 🏆 Title: N/A
- 📺 TV Channel: DAZN
- 🏟 Venue: Co-Op Live Arena | Manchester, England
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Joyce 11/4 | Hrgovic 2/7