Filip Hrgovic vs. David Adeleye: Preview & Betting Tips

Hrgovic will almost certainly try to impose his size from the opening bell, using his long straight shots to keep Adeleye at mid-range. His unorthodox style means even predictable punches can land unexpectedly, especially against a fighter who relies on being in a rhythm like Adeleye.

Adeleye’s best path to victory may be to start quickly and make it a physical battle early before Hrgovic settles into his range. However, that carries risk because pushing too hard into Hrgovic’s jab and right hand could see him walking onto a fight-ending power one-two combo.

The Brits’ hand speed and combinations could test Hrgovic’s defence. But sustaining that hard pace for 12 rounds against the more seasoned and more physical man is a tall order.

Hrgovic vs Adeleye: Prediction & Betting Tips

The Croatian has shared the ring with world-level names such as Zhilei Zhang, Dempsey McKean, and Daniel Dubois. Meanwhile, Adeleye’s résumé at the top level remains sparse. Hrgovic has been through tactical chess matches and physical wars. But Adeleye has yet to show he can win one against a genuine top-10 heavyweight.

I actually really like this fight on paper as I expect both men to come together in the centre of the ring and meet head on with some brute force punches. Adeleye’s explosive starts make him dangerous early, but over time, Hrgovic’s physicality, big fight experience and sharper shot selection should wear him down.

Despite the Croatian’s odds being 1.13, there is some good value to be had in the method of victory market. I like the look of Filip Hrgovic to win by KO/TKO or disqualification at odds of 2.40. 

A destructive win here should put Hrgovic back in contention to face another world class operator, perhaps even a rematch with Dubois after the Brit recently lost to Oleksandr Usyk in the undisputed heavyweight title bout back in July.