Filip Hrgovic Extends Unbeaten Record, Fans Ask Boxer To Be Examined For Unusual Gesture

Croatian heavyweight boxer Filip Hrgovic. (Photo: Twitter.com/@filiphrgovic)

JAKARTA - Heavyweight boxer from Croatia, Filip Hrgovic, secured the title unbeaten after defeating Zhilei Zhang on Saturday, August 20, last. However, after the fight, many fans asked for Hrgovic to be medically examined.

After the fight ended, Hrgovic has been examined by the medical team and will undergo some recovery time. This incident serves as a reminder of how dangerous boxing is.

The fans' insistence came after Hrgovic was suspected of having suffered a serious concussion after the first round. That was because not only was his appearance unusual, but his body language was also very strange.

This moment is a testament to how much the fans care and worry when they see Hrgovic not performing in his usual form.

"Take Hrgovic straight to the hospital and to the MRI machine," wrote one concerned fan.

"He (Filip Hrgovic) looks uncomfortable, it's normal to see the medical team check a fighter for injuries, but it's not unusual when he shows strange behavior after the knockdown," added another fan.

"What happened to Filip Hrgovic tonight? What a strange appearance," asked a fan who was surprised by his unusual appearance.

A genuinely worried supporter, wrote: "Filip Hrgovic should be taken to hospital as soon as possible. The body language after the blow was disturbing. Concussion? Zhang let him off the hook on many occasions. He wouldn't blame anyone, but he himself felt it. weird after a fight."

"Hrgovic fought like a man with a severe concussion from the first round. Please get him to the hospital as soon as possible," wrote another supporter who saw the boxer's performance change after the first round.

Hrgovic is predicted to be a strong candidate for the world heavyweight title. Victory over Zhang made the 30-year-old boxer take 15 wins from 15 matches.