| nickname = The White Rhino / Doncaster De La Hoya vs Filip Hrgović: Preview & Betting Tips

The heavyweight division serves up an intriguing clash as a 35-fight veteran meets a 20-fight Croatian with just one blemish on his ledger. The market has formed a clear opinion on this contest, pricing one side heavily short and the other as a distant outsider. With both men in their early thirties and operating at heavyweight, experience versus momentum shapes the narrative.

The fight takes place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Tale of the Tape

| nickname = The White Rhino / Doncaster De La Hoya “The White Rhino / Doncaster De La Hoya”

Odds: +522.0833333333334 (avg across books)

Record: 35-8-2

KO Wins: 0 (0%)

Age: 34

Height: 6ft3

Reach: 75"

Stance: Orthodox

Weight Class: Heavyweight

Filip Hrgović “Hrga El Animal Stonemancite web”

Odds: -856.25 (avg across books)

Record: 20-1-0

KO Wins: 0 (0%)

Age: 33

Height: 6ft6

Nationality: Croatia

Weight Class: Heavyweight

Form & Styles

The veteran brings an orthodox stance and 191cm of height to the ring, though his record shows no knockouts across 35 wins—suggesting a points-grinder or craftsman approach. His opponent stands taller at 198cm and carries a 20-1 record, also without knockout data listed, which leaves the stylistic picture incomplete. The height and reach advantage for the Croatian could prove telling if he can control range, but the older fighter's mileage—45 fights to 21—means he's seen every angle the sport offers.

Best Odds

Prices below are the best market available across 12 bookmakers at time of writing. Always check the live price before placing a bet.

| nickname = The White Rhino / Doncaster De La Hoya: +600 (BetUS)

Filip Hrgović: -667 (Betfair)

Prediction

Filip Hrgović is the market favourite by a considerable margin, and his cleaner record supports that position. The lack of knockout data for both men suggests this could go the distance, and the Croatian's physical dimensions give him a plausible route to a decision win if he boxes to his size. That said, heavyweight remains the division where a single moment changes everything, and the veteran's experience should keep this competitive longer than the odds imply.

Betting involves risk. 18+ only. Odds shown were correct at time of writing and are subject to change. When the fun stops, stop — BeGambleAware.org.