Croatian boxer Filip Hrgović delivered a commanding performance against Dave Allen in Doncaster, silencing any hopes of the local boxer. However, the reactions following the match were even more significant. The British boxing elite and DAZN analysts were impressed by Hrgović's performance, known as "El Animal," and are already preparing for another spectacle with the Croatian heavyweight this summer.

Praise from Boxing Analysts

On the popular show "Beyond the Bell," DAZN's team of former boxers, including Carl Froch and Darren Barker, thoroughly analyzed Hrgović's victory, which came after a cut from the British heavyweight led to the match being stopped. The consensus was that Hrgović currently looks frighteningly dominant, with his control over distance and extensive experience giving him an edge over most boxers in the division.

Former world champion Carl Froch was lavish with his compliments, highlighting a segment where Hrgović, in his opinion, was unstoppable. "If we look at the first four or five rounds, Filip Hrgović might be the best heavyweight on the planet right now. He knows how to energetically dominate in the second half of the fight, but his aggression, high guard, and distance control make him almost untouchable. He looked ferocious, dangerous, and hungry," Froch said.

Analysts noted that Hrgović's jab, unlike Daniel Dubois's powerful jab, served as a perfect "targeting" tool for his powerful right hand, which Allen struggled to avoid. "Hrgović punches straight and technically correctly. Allen was throwing wild, incomprehensible punches, but Filip was at a distance where he could freely 'shoot,' controlling the match in the first gear," Barker added.

Spectacular Fight Against Itaume in the Works

What excites the boxing world the most is the confirmed spectacle expected at the end of summer. Promoters and Hrgović himself have confirmed that negotiations for the next fight are underway, with the opponent likely to be the most dangerous young prospect in the heavyweight category, 21-year-old Moses Itaume.

After the fight, Hrgovi-ć sent a cryptic message to the young Brit, stating that "Moses hasn't reached the Promised Land." The DAZN panel analyzed what this challenge means for Itaume.

"This means that Itaume has so far been fighting at a lower level, and Hrgović is a completely different beast. He has patience, timing, and every one of his punches is incredibly heavy. We will see two possibilities: either Itaume will break because he has never been at that level, or he will show a performance that defies his age and prove that he is the future world champion," the expert panel assessed.

Hrgović at the Top of Heavyweights

In discussions about the top five or six best heavyweights in the world, analysts rank Hrgović at the very top, alongside boxers like Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, and Agit Kabayel. They agreed that the heavyweight division is currently the most exciting in recent decades, mainly due to the confrontation between the "old guard" and the hungry, emerging stars.