Filip Hrgovic owns the IBF heavyweight title, but he does not yet control his future. Before chasing Daniel Dubois, Agit Kabayel, or another champion, the Croatian must deal with Frank Sanchez, the contender who stepped aside to allow Hrgovic’s title fight against Moses Itauma.
Sanchez earned more than a promise for his cooperation. The Cuban stopped Richard Torrez Jr. in two rounds in May and now presents Hrgovic with an awkward first defense. He lacks Itauma’s explosive speed, but brings better patience, movement, and experience controlling distance. Hrgovic cannot count on Sanchez exhausting himself after building a large lead, as Ita
