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Joe Joyce rejects the conversation for a retirement before Filip Hrgovic
Joe Joyce rejected the suggestions that he should retire because he is preparing to return against Filip Hrgovic next month.
Joyce will face the former amateur rival of HRGovic in winning showdown at the Co-OP Live Arena in Manchester on April 5 live in Dazn.
“The Juggernaut” was won by one of the last four competition Loss from Derek Chisor In July last year, after dropping in the ninth round.
Some called the 39-year-old to hang gloves, but Putney’s man believes that victory over the Croatian, who has the 10 best rankings in three of the four management bodies, can lead him to compete for the title of world champion.
“It’s great for fans,” Joyce said Boxnation.
“He has something to offer me, where he is in the rankings and other things, so it’s a good test to bring me back to the mix.
“Beating him certainly entangled me.
“There is no point in writing someone or a sermon to retire because I am still busy and come back.
“I’m coming back to the top.”
“Juggernaut” was to face Dillian Whyte, but the Brixton man was excluded Finger injury.
Hrgovic wants to reject after the eighth round break in Daniel Dubois in June last year.
And Joyce, who defeated the 32-year-old at World Series of Boxing [WSB] In 2013, when making a decision, he claims that there is no fear of delayed change in the opponent.
“I know Hrgovic, of course, from the experience of WSB and see him by amateurs,” he added.
“He is a challenging warrior.
“It’s a good replacement to keep a sturdy card.
“From other choices it must be a good level to complain about this fight, so I made corrections with my team and I intend to get him challenging and beat him.”
Frank Warren is promoting a Doncaster show for the first time in over thirty years, while Dave Allen is keen to disrupt the odds in his hometown.
Hrgovic will enter the competition as the clear favorite against Allen after his last victory in Saudi Arabia.
“El Animal” heads into the main event looking to burst the bubble of Allen, who is fighting in Doncaster for the first time in over 10 years.
Over the years, Hrgovic has competed at a higher level, with wins over Zhilei Zhang, Dempsey McKean and Joe Joyce.
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He last saw action in the Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte match in Riyad, Saudi Arabia.
The Croatian defeated David Adeleye on a huge scorecard, although he faced some adversity in the eighth round when the Briton reacted well after being dropped himself in the earlier round.
During the period in which Hrgovic did not fight, Allen fought twice, the first in October when he faced Tyson Fury’s last opponent, Arslanbek Makhmudov. at the Sheffield Arena.
“The White Rhino” was outscored over 12 rounds, with the three judges scoring him 109-117, 110-116 and 111-115.
Allen returned four months later when he faced French heavyweight Karim Berredjem, whom he handled easily, stopping his fighter with a minute remaining in the first round.
Allen spoke to professional boxing fans after the pair faced off for the first time during fight week and admitted he was the underdog but was joyful for the opportunity.
“I can’t sit here and say I can beat him, but I know I can compete with him.
“You never really know because you might have a one night stand. I just need one night, like when Lucas Browne left his upper body to finish him off.”
“Or [when he won against] Nick Webb, if I hit any of them, it’s game over.
“So I’m going into this with a little more confidence, more confidence than I’ve ever had before.”
Prediction: Hrgovic will have to be at his best to avoid being dragged into the deep end like he was in the eighth round against Adeleye, but he should have enough points to score over the tough Allen.
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Michael Gomez Jr. fight with Lee McGregor
Gomez Jr. wastes no time getting back into the ring. Just 46 days after his victory over Jordan Flynn, he returns to fight against the tough Lee McGregor.
He stopped Flynn in the third round of the fight, with the 30-year-old claiming he suffered a broken jaw.
This was Gomez Jr.’s first appearance. since his arrest by Reece Belotti last February.
He will be hoping to build on his recent win against McGregor, who has also fought just once since defeat last year.
McGregor most recently won a points decision over Emiliano Leonel Araujo in his first appearance since being stopped by Nathaniel Collins.
Prediction: Gomez Jr should have enough points to earn points over 10 rounds.
Undercard remaining
Louie O’Doherty and Ahmed Hatim fought challenging in an open training session yesterday and tensions are starting to build between the two undefeated fighters.
They are scheduled to fight for both the British and Commonwealth lightweight titles.
Louie O’Doherty and Ahmed Hatim ARE WORKING in open training
#AllenHrgovic | Saturday | Doncaster EcoPower Stadium | @daznboxing pic.twitter.com/Memch6LOGG
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) May 13, 2026
The fight will last 12 rounds. O’Doherty is coming off a 10th-round stoppage win over Regan Glackin, while Hatim won a unanimous decision over Liam Dillon last September.
Prediction: In a real 50-50 fight, O’Doherty could have the points advantage.
Dave Allen’s welterweight fighter, Joe Hayden, returns to action after an impressive second-round stoppage victory over James Atkins after his last fight, during which he won the first belts of his professional career.
Dave Allen really worked with Joe Hayden
#AllenHrgovic | Saturday | Doncaster EcoPower Stadium | @daznboxing pic.twitter.com/07QxHDQdyK
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) May 13, 2026
He should have more than enough to beat Ryan Frost again in the later rounds, and Frost has defeated his last four opponents.
Exceptional prospects Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev and Kian Hamilton return for the second professional appearance of their careers and both will impress. Each of them should win at the break.
Hull’s Ted Jackson returns to action against Mike Byles and should claim his seventh win since turning professional, while amateur standout Bradley Casey should remain undefeated in the cruiserweight division.
Leighton Birchall should stop Leonardo Baez early in the qualifiers, which will also feature Carl Fail.
Maxi Hughes was scheduled to challenge Lewis Sylvester, but the fight was canceled the week of the fight and “Maximus” withdrew for reasons that have yet to be disclosed.
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