Hrgović wins IBF heavyweight title as Usyk targets Wilder final fight

Filip Hrgović became Croatia's first world heavyweight champion, while Oleksandr Usyk negotiates a final bout against Deontay Wilder.

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Filip Hrgović defeated Moses Itauma in London to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title, becoming the first Croatian world heavyweight champion. ^[1] Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight belts after defeating kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven by stoppage in the 11th round in Egypt. ^[2] Sergey Lapin, director of Oleksandr Usyk's team, told BBC Sport that Usyk sees Deontay Wilder as the opponent for his 'last dance' and that direct negotiations with Zuffa Boxing are underway at the highest level, though no contracts have been signed. ^[3] Tyson Fury confirmed that his heavyweight boxing showdown with Anthony Joshua will take place at New York City's Madison Square Garden. ^[4] Shelly Finkel, Deontay Wilder's manager, said Wilder would accept a fight with Usyk if given the opportunity. ^[5] The Joshua vs Fury fight is expected to be held in November after both fighters signed a contract with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. ^[6] Fans criticized Fury's comments on Instagram, questioning why an all-British fight was being held in the US instead of at a location like Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom. ^[7] Tyson Fury posted on Instagram describing the venue as 'what a place, what a venue, what a fight' and called New York City 'the land of opportunity'. ^[8]

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Filip Hrgović defeated Moses Itauma in London to win the vacant IBF heavyweight title, becoming the first Croatian world heavyweight champion. · 24sata

Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight belts after defeating kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven by stoppage in the 11th round in Egypt. · 24sata

Sergey Lapin, director of Oleksandr Usyk's team, told BBC Sport that Usyk sees Deontay Wilder as the opponent for his 'last dance' and that direct negotiations with Zuffa Boxing are underway at the highest level, though no contracts have been signed. · 24sata

Tyson Fury confirmed that his heavyweight boxing showdown with Anthony Joshua will take place at New York City's Madison Square Garden. · Al Jazeera

Shelly Finkel, Deontay Wilder's manager, said Wilder would accept a fight with Usyk if given the opportunity. · 24sata

The Joshua vs Fury fight is expected to be held in November after both fighters signed a contract with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority. · Al Jazeera

Fans criticized Fury's comments on Instagram, questioning why an all-British fight was being held in the US instead of at a location like Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom. · Al Jazeera

Tyson Fury posted on Instagram describing the venue as 'what a place, what a venue, what a fight' and called New York City 'the land of opportunity'. · Al Jazeera

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