Bahodir Jalolov addresses Filip Xrgovich, congratulating him on the championship

Bahodir Jalolov, one of the strongest representatives in the heavyweight division of professional boxing in Uzbekistan, issued a challenge to Filip Hrgovic. One.uz reports on this.

Through this challenge, Jalolov congratulates Hrgovic on his victory in winning the IBF belt and acknowledges his willpower. However, Jalolov also expresses his willingness to face him in the ring in the future and to determine who the "true champion" is.

This challenge is based on mutual respect and sportsmanship between the boxers. Hrgovic's acquisition of the IBF belt Filip Hrgovic defeated British star Moses Itauma by technical knockout in a fight held in London on August 29.

This victory led to him claiming the vacant IBF world championship belt. Experts rated this result as a true sensation, as Itauma was a local star and an undefeated boxer prior to the fight.

Hrgovic's victory demonstrated his technical readiness, patience, and willpower in the fight. Jalolov's challenge and future prospects Bahodir Jalolov sent a respectful and open invitation to Hrgovic through his social media channels.

He has acknowledged Hrgovic's willpower in the fight since the update, but also expressed the possibility of meeting "sooner or later." Jalolov's most recent victory was against Agron Smakichi on May 9, 2026, in Manchester, which helped him maintain his 17-0 record.

The future meeting between the two boxers is seen as one of the most anticipated fights that could pave the way to undisputed heavyweight championship. Source: One.uz.