Overview

• Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic will headline the Queensberry Promotions card at Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, with the main event ring walks expected at 5:00 p.m. ET on April 5.
• The fight was arranged after Dillian Whyte withdrew due to a hand injury, with Hrgovic stepping in as a replacement opponent in early March.
• Both fighters are at pivotal points in their careers, with Joyce seeking redemption after three recent losses and Hrgovic aiming to bounce back from his first professional defeat in 2024.
• Joyce and Hrgovic share similar physical attributes, including a height of 6’6”, though Hrgovic holds a slight reach advantage and is seven years younger.
• The event will be broadcast on DAZN, with the main card starting at 2:00 p.m. ET, highlighting the fight’s significance as a potential turning point for both boxers.