A win would position Allen (25-8-2, 20 KOs) to potentially challenge newly-minted WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, he joked during Thursday's final press conference.

"I trained really hard, I'm in good shape and ready for a hard fight. It's the most important fight for me, a must-win to continue on my journey, a loss would put me in a terrible position so I can't lose. He's probably gonna be the best ever, try everything to win," the 33-year-old said when asked how he was feeling heading into enemy territory.

BoxingScene reported Thursday that having considered a prior offer from Zuffa Boxing, Hrgovic opted to sign a multi-fight deal with Queensberry and will be 'in the frame' to face Moses Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) this summer.

Itauma is expected to be ringside at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster this weekend, casting an eye on a longtime contender still in the midst of his rebuild after Dubois inflicted his career-first defeat in June 2024.

When asked about rumors suggesting he's the likely opponent for Itauma's planned August 8 headliner at The O2, the Croatian contender echoed what he has been saying for a while now.

"Of course, I'll fight anyone but must win on Saturday, hopefully without injuries or cuts. Moses is, that date [August 8] is soon after my fight, we'll see what shape I will be after the fight. I must win, look good, be without injuries and we'll see but I'm definitely open to fight with anyone in the world."

Hrgovic told The Ring's John Evans that he wasn't impressed with Itauma's fifth-round stoppage win over Jermaine Franklin in March, insisting he would beat the 21-year-old if they fought.

"He still didn't receive one punch in his career. He didn't face any guys who fought back or who gave him hard rounds. It was just a walk in the park for him. He's fast, he's good, but we'll see how he'll be when he receives some punishment."