Boxing Match Preview: Filip Hrgovic (18-1-0, 14 KOs) vs. David Adeleye (14-1-0, 13 KOs)

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Broadcast: DAZN PPV

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Raymond Ford	Abraham Nova
Record	17-1-1 (8 KOs)	24-3-1 (17 KOs)
Age	26	31
Height	5’7″	5’7″
Reach	69″	72″
Stance	Southpaw	Orthodox
Odds (BetMGM)	1.15	6.25

Fighter Profiles

Raymond Ford

Former WBA featherweight champion, known for slick footwork, sharp jab, and defensive IQ.

Claimed the WBA title with a dramatic 12th-round TKO over Otabek Kholmatov in March 2024.

Lost the belt to Nick Ball but rebounded with two wins. Now campaigning at super featherweight, relying on angles and accumulation rather than raw power.

Abraham Nova

Puerto Rican veteran with heavy hands and a physical edge in reach.

Took the fight on short notice after Anthony Cacace withdrew.

Recently lost close decisions to O’Shaquie Foster and Andres Cortes, but showed grit and durability.

Best chance lies in pressuring Ford early and testing his chin with overhand rights and hooks.

Strategic Breakdown

Ford’s Game Plan: Use movement and jab to control distance, frustrate Nova, and rack up points.

Nova’s Game Plan: Cut off the ring, force exchanges, and look for a knockout early—especially given the short notice and potential cardio concerns.

FIGHT ODDS

Raymond Ford                  – 800

Abraham Nova                  + 500

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025

Boxing Match Preview: Filip Hrgovic (18-1-0, 14 KOs) vs. David Adeleye (14-1-0, 13 KOs)

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Esports World Cup Ring)
Broadcast: DAZN PPV

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Filip Hrgovic	David Adeleye
Record	18-1-0 (14 KOs)	14-1-0 (13 KOs)
Age	33	28
Height	6’6″	6’4″
Reach	82″	76″
Stance	Orthodox	Orthodox
Odds	1.13	5.50

Fighter Profiles

Filip Hrgovic

Former IBF #1 contender and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist.

Rebounded from a KO loss to Daniel Dubois with a gritty decision win over Joe Joyce.

Known for his size, jab, and punishing straight shots, but stamina issues have plagued recent performances.

A win here keeps him in the mix for top-10 heavyweight matchups.

David Adeleye

British heavyweight champion turned world-level hopeful.

Rebuilt after a 2023 KO loss to Fabio Wardley with dominant wins over Solomon Dacres and Jeamie Tshikeva.

Explosive early-round power and fast hands, but untested against elite opposition.

Claims his power “can knock out a horse” and sees this as a breakout opportunity.

Strategic Breakdown

Hrgovic’s Game Plan: Control range with jab and straight right, lean on experience, and test Adeleye’s cardio.

Adeleye’s Game Plan: Start fast, make it physical, and try to overwhelm Hrgovic before he settles into rhythm.