Alen Babić shows support for Filip Hrgović ahead of career-defining fight
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- Croatian boxer Alen Babić posted a message of support for fellow Croatian fighter Filip Hrgović ahead of Hrgović's world championship bout.
- Babić, who previously gave Hrgović the mocking nickname 'Kocka' (Cube), shared a video of Hrgović's weigh-in confrontation with opponent Moses Itauma.
- The gesture signifies a truce in the long-standing rivalry between the two Croatian boxers, who had a history of public exchanges and provocations.
Ahead of what is being called Filip Hrgović's career-defining fight, fellow Croatian boxer Alen Babić has publicly shown his support. Hrgović is set to compete for the IBF heavyweight world championship title against Moses Itauma tonight around 11 PM at London's O2 Arena. The official weigh-in and face-off on Friday saw a chaotic moment when Hrgović slapped Itauma after being pushed from behind.
11:00 PM We're watching Kocka in one of the most important fights in Croatian history.
Babić, known as 'Savage,' shared a video clip of the weigh-in confrontation between Hrgović and Itauma on his Instagram account. He accompanied the post with a heart emoji and the caption: '11:00 PM We're watching Kocka in one of the most important fights in Croatian history.' The nickname 'Kocka,' meaning 'Cube,' was mockingly given to Hrgović by Babić several years ago.
This public display of support marks a significant shift, considering the history between the two Croatian boxers. For years, Babić and Hrgović engaged in public call-outs and provocations, fueling speculation about a potential future match between them. However, these exchanges have notably decreased in recent years, and the rivalry seems to have cooled considerably.
Babić supported Hrgović with this gesture, to whom he mockingly gave the nickname 'Kocka' (Cube) several years ago.
Babić's gesture suggests a reconciliation or at least a cessation of hostilities, as he rallies behind Hrgović for this crucial championship bout. The fight is considered one of the most significant in Croatian boxing history, and Babić's endorsement underscores the importance of the event for the nation's sporting landscape.
The two had been calling each other out and provoking each other for years, but this has significantly decreased in recent years.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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