Hrgović Survived Adeleye’s Eighth-Round Response to Take
Filip Hrgović defeated David Adeleye by unanimous decision on August 16, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ten-round heavyweight contest ended with scores of 99–90, 99–90 and 98–91 after an eventful eighth round tested both fighters.
The jab established Hrgović’s early structure
Hrgović used his jab and straight punches to control the distance. Adeleye looked to close space with aggressive bursts, but the Croatian’s more consistent accuracy helped shape the opening stages.
The contest remained physically demanding despite that advantage. Adeleye continued searching for openings to bring his heavier attacks into range rather than allowing the fight to become an uninterrupted long-range exercise.
A knockdown triggered a dangerous reply
In the eighth, Hrgović dropped Adeleye with a right hand. Adeleye beat the count and responded with a sustained rally that forced Hrgović to defend and weather several heavy shots.
The reversal made the round memorable even though the official scoring still favored Hrgović. A fighter who had just scored a knockdown suddenly had to manage a serious response from the opponent he had hurt.
The final rounds preserved a clear winning margin
Hrgović steadied himself and completed the distance. Every judge favored his overall performance, while the WBA’s scoring analysis shows unanimous agreement that he won rounds four through ten.
The victory improved Hrgović to nineteen wins and one defeat and earned the WBA Gold heavyweight title. Adeleye left with a loss but demonstrated resilience by recovering from the knockdown and creating genuine danger before the final bell.
