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1
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Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic
Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic: Fight Guide
Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic are both looking to bounce back from recent setbacks in their careers. Joyce had been slated to fight Dillian Whyte on April 5 but Whyte pulled out after suffering an injury in a freak accident. Joyce vs Hrgovic, however, is another crossroads heavyweight bout and defeat for Joyce could spell the end of his career. The two have history having faced one another in 2013 during the World Series of Boxing. Joyce won by split decision.
| Date | 5 April, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| venue |  | |
| uk TV Channel | dazn • (GMT) | |
| Scheduled rounds | 12 | |
| Completed Rounds |
Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic: Official Weights
Joe Joyce | 275 lbs | |
|---|---|---|
Filip Hrgovic | 250½ lbs | |
Referee
Judges
Joe Joyce vs Filip Hrgovic: Tale of the tape
Joe Joyce | Name | Filip Hrgovic |
| 39 | Age | 32 |
6'6" / 198 cm | Height | 6′ 6″ / 198 cm |
80 / 203 cm | reach | / cm |
orthodox | Stance | orthodox |
16 | Wins | 17 |
15 | BY KO | 14 |
93.75 | KO% | 82.35 |
3 | Losses | 1 |
0 | Draws | 0 |
20 October, 2017 | Debut | 30 September, 2017 |
Rules and regulations
Rules set
Professional Boxing Rules (12 Rounds)
Round duration
3 minutes
Round
12 rounds
Scoring System
10-Point Must System
mandatory count rules
Referee must count to 8 before allowing the fight to continue after a knockdown
standing count rules
No standing 8-count
knockdown rules
Three knockdown rule typically not in effect (but can vary by jurisdiction)
cut rules
Fight can be stopped due to cuts, usually by doctor’s decision
Fouls and deductions
Points deducted for fouls at referee’s discretion. Typically 1 point per foul, disqualification possible for severe or repeated fouls
