Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye: Esports World Cup Fight Week Prediction (17.08.2025)

At approximately 01:30 WIB, early Sunday morning, August 17, 2025, Croatian heavyweight boxers Filip Hrgović and David Adeleye will meet as part of the 2025 Esports World Cup Fight Week. The main card will begin at 23:45 WIB on Saturday night, August 16, with ring walks for Hrgović vs Adeleye expected around 01:30 WIB, and the first bell set for approximately 01:45 WIB. These two tall, powerful boxers with knockout power will compete in a ten-round bout in the supporting event of the Itauma–Whyte main event.

Main statistical parameters of the fighters

In the Hrgovic – Adeleye clash, bookmakers strongly favor the Croatian fighter. Betting odds for a Hrgovic win (“The Beast”) stand at 1.22, while a Adeleye (“Big D”) victory is priced at 3.80. Boxing analysts expect the fight to last long: Over 9.5 rounds is offered at 1.76, while Under 9.5 rounds stands at 1.93.

Filip Hrgovic

The nearly two-meter-tall Croatian is known for his aggressive fighting style and is a regular fixture among heavyweight boxers invited to fight in Saudi Arabia. Rumors have linked him to possible bouts against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Oleksandr Usyk. However, from the top tier, he has only faced Daniel Dubois in June last year, losing decisively despite dominating the first two rounds. In April 2025, he replaced Whyte to fight Joe Joyce, winning by unanimous decision. The match against Adeleye is seen as his true comeback moment after the Dubois setback.

David Adeleye

“Big D” also has just one loss in his professional record, but ranks far below his current opponent — unsurprising since he has never faced a fighter on Hrgovic’s level. In October 2023, he was invited to Riyadh by wealthy patrons, but suffered his first defeat there — a 7th-round TKO against Commonwealth champion Fabio Wardley.

Now, Adeleye himself holds the Commonwealth title. In April 2025, he captured it from Jamie Tshikeva with a 6th-round KO win. However, the victory stirred controversy when the referee allowed him to hit after the bout was halted.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The two fighters have never met before. Statistics indicate both possess strong KO potential.

Prediction

Bookmakers, for some reason, doubt this bout will end quickly. Still, both fighters are highly motivated: Hrgovic wants to prove he’s ready for big fights despite the loss to Dubois, while Adeleye is aiming to break into the heavyweight elite.
Our pick: A fierce clash with a bet on Under 9.5 rounds at 1.93.