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Filip Hrgovic Stops Emir Ahmatovic in Round 3

Published 12/04/2021, 9:10 PM EST

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The heavyweight clash between Filip Hrgovic and Emir Ahmatovic stood tall to the expectations created around it. This fight fairly proved to be an entertainer and fans saw huge shots thrown from both pugilists. Despite both men faring well, Hrgovic stole the show with a power-packed win.

Right from the first bell, Hrgovic’s intent was clear. He wanted to hammer Emir Ahmatovic for his every mistake. That said, whenever Hrgovic saw his opponent’s chin open, he came out with his blistering shots to stun his foe.

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The momentum was with Hrgovic, and he capitalized on the same in the later rounds. That said, ‘El Animal’ dropped Ahmatovic twice in round 2, and once in round 3 to finally end the bout with a T/KO win.

Hrgovic has a knack for keeping good movements. However, in this fight, he didn’t move much and only followed his opponent. This strategy worked wonders for him.

Also, ‘El Animal’ landed a barrage of punches in round 3 when he had Ahmatovic near the ropes. With this, it was clear that Hrgovic didn’t wish to take the fight ahead and give his opponent a few more chances. For a huge chunk of time, Hrgovic was the oppressor, and it’s safe to say he fairly dictated the pace of the fight.

Filip Hrgovic – Is he ready to take on top heavyweights?

‘El Animal’ Filip Hrgovic, with his fresh win over Ahmatovic, now holds a 14-0 record.

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Out of his 14 wins, a whopping 12 have arrived via T/KO. Citing that, it’s safe to admit Hrgovic is one of the best emerging heavyweights of recent times.

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Also, he has every skill set in his arsenal to go ahead and take on the top heavyweights. With a clean record, he is on track to do just that. Hence, it will be interesting to see who Hrgovic will face next.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.
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