Who was the best heavyweight prospect you can remember before Itauma?

I dont see that happening...

https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39638724/boxer-jared-anderson-charged-felony-high-speed-chase

Prior to that in 2023, Anderson was booked for improperly handling firearms in a vehicle while knowingly under the influence and operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

He got a slap on the wrist and went on to be a bigger jackass.

 

Joyce coming off the Parker win had massive hype he was thought of as the new George Foreman and people were routinely picking him over a prime Mike Tyson.

 

Not exactly great company...a good reminder that people need to pump the brakes a bit until someone has beaten a few good fighters.

 

people were hyping up Hrgovic. Im not even sure he should be the favorite against David let alone a -1000 favorite. Hrgovic looked awful against Joyce.

 

Joshua and Joyce

 

Of recent fighters, I agree Jared Anderson......

 

For sure. Price had gargantuan hype, his ring walks were epic also, marching bands etc. I totally bought into it to, unfortunately .

 

Well on the bright side, Price did help his manager find a fulfilling new life.

 

Daniel Dubois was being hyped as capable of breaking Tyson’s youngest heavyweight champ record

 

So true .

 

Being marked so young and early in his career. Id say Joshua.

Parker had the young HW prospect mark early as well.

 

David Price, its true but did he ever pass the eye test, really.

Billy Nelson says Moses has a brother who is chinny, are chins hereditary lol

 

Joshua looked the real deal on the way up. His first 20 fights were nothing but highlight reel knockouts.