Filip Hrgovic takes a beating from Daniel Dubois and suffers GRUESOME cuts above both eyes which result in an eighth-round stoppage – as Queensberry THRASH Matchroom in 5X5 Saudi Arabia showdown

Gruesome cuts above both of Filip Hrgovic’s eyes ended his fight against Daniel Dubois prematurely and handed the Brit the interim IBF heavyweight title. 

The pair fought on the highly-anticipated Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. 

Dubois, who is part of Frank Warren’s Queensbury staple secured an impressive eighth-round stoppage against the Croatian after the fighters had traded hefty blows for much of the encounter. 

The 26-year-old has suffered losses in his career to Oleksandr Usyk and Joy Joyce, which have appeared to sharpen his approach. By contrast, Hrgovic was yet to meet an opponent of the calibre of Dubois and was ultimately faced with the harsh reality in the Gulf State. 

Hrgovic was put out of his misery after an examination by the ringside doctor, who wisely determined that the cuts he had suffered warranted an immediate halt to the bout. 

The Croatian suffered the first defeat of his professional career in 18 fights on Saturday night

Daniel Dubois set up the possibility of a mouth-watering all-British clash against Anthony Joshua

‘To come through that was a learning experience for me. I’m just so proud of myself.’ Dubois told TNT sports after the bout. 

Remarkably, his victory gave Warren’s squad an 8-0 led following earlier wins for Hamzah Sheeraz, Nick Ball, Willy Hutchinson and Dmitry Bivol. 

Dubois’ win may also have opened the door for an all-British clash against Anthony Joshua, who is set to fight at Wembley in September on his quest to become a three-time world champion. 

‘Bring it on!’ he said when questioned about the possibility on Saturday night.