Itauma may not DESERVE to challenge Usyk, but...

The belts don’t mean anything at this point. Usyk is THE champion. How many times have we been told about the ‘next big thing’ only to discover they were a Glass Jawed Hype Job?

 

It's a difficult matter. I believe Kabayel and Parker should be next in line. Kabayel might cause some issues with his body shots, Parker has a decent run but I believe Usyk will beat him rather easily.

On the other hand, Itauma looks like the real deal. Let's say if Usyk only has one or two fights left, I really want to see him fight Itauma instead of Parker. Parker definitely deserves it more - no doubt about it - but personally I would prefer to see Usyk vs Itauma.

 

Usyk might be forced to have an injury not only twice but tripple times

 

Fighting usyk now is going to be bad for him, I am pretty sure.

If he loses and doesn't give up easily he'll take a lot of punishment because it could become a lengthy beatdown with decreasing stamina. On top of that he would get a hard crash to his ego, probably encountering someone a lot better than him.

If he wins, he is THE boxer. Media will tear him apart. Expectations will be limitless. Every opponent will be criticized as a soft touch. And so on.

In both cases: he is only 20!

Yes, it worked for Ali. He was not only a special fighter but also a very special person, toying with the media. Hard to see how that could be expected of anyone else. And Itauma is not toying with the media so far. In his polite 'call-out' to Usyk he actually sounded sincere and a bit shy. I think he puts on a mask for most of his media interactions. I would, too!

Mike Tyson had major success at that age and see what that brought him.

I say let him get 2 years more experience, step him up against the likes of wardley, hrgovic, only later parker. Since the media had their eyes on this fight for the first time for itauma, they will follow him now and he can get used to that.

At that age there is no rush unless you expect him to fail and vanish and want to go for the usyk payday. I don't see that as necessary.

We have a golden fighter in boxing if he is moved correctly. You can not let a fighter who has never been past 6 rounds fight Usyk. That is just crazy and hoping for an early ko against usyk. Folly!

And when he becomes world champion I want him to be settled enough to have a consistent motivation to carry on and still get better. Otherwise his career might become Bowe's.

But actually so far Warren has done a great job of promising a lot but moving him at the right pace. He might only put itauma in there with usky if turki puts up a looot of money

 

As an Usyk fan, I'd rather if it happened next before age catches up with him and/or Itauma gets more chances to improve. Though by the sounds of it, Moses himself knows better.

I think the answer for the next move is clear for all of us: Usyk vs Parker, Itauma vs Hrgovic on the undercard

A perfect scenario to see how much Usyk realy has left against a different opponent, and for Itauma to prove his legitimacy against an experienced, durable opponent before they eventually square off.

 

At this point just go for it. I'm already tired of the hype.

Dubois is now permanently damaged goods from the second Usyk beating; he never should have taken the rematch as his incredible rebuild has been utterly destroyed and his ego won't come back this time. I guarantee you Itauma will not be the same when Usyk schools him, frustrates him and drowns him as the rounds go on.

His team would be smart to avoid Usyk right now as everything Itauma is building up to be will be shattered. Or they can cash out and have Itauma end up crashing like Dubois.

 

well , thats exactly what usyk does not not want to show us

 

Utauma simply doesn't deserve a title shot. He's as hyped up now as Audley Harrison was back in the day. Let him fight someone with a pulse, then a couple top 10-15 boxers. I Don't care how high Whyte was ranked. And I don't care what a spoiled super rich fpur eyed Arab has to say about it either.

Parker deserves his shot. Make it happen.

 

Sure sweety.

 

The talk of Itauma fighting Usyk is based on the assumption that even if he loses he'll look good doing so. But what if he doesn't? What if Usyk gave him a crushing, prolonged beating and then brutally knocked him out? It would ruin his career before it even started. Plenty examples of this in boxing history.

There's a reason prospects are 'built up' and it's not just to marinate fights. I would personally like to see Itauma in with Huni (someone who matches his speed and technique but shouldn't be troublesome in terms of power) or Hrgovic (absolute iron man who will not roll over). Good tests... If he's as good as advertised.

Considering Itauma doesn't even have good world level wins as an amateur, he should rightfully be considered a bit of hype job until proven otherwise.

 

Glad you agree honey ;-)

 

Actually the talk is based on the assumption usyk will face itauma at all and not avoid him like parker and kabayel .

 

I mean…I’ll talk it over another pointless rematch but it’s way too early for him.

 

People are talking about him being a world-beater.
I'd like to see him face Adeleye (British title), Wardley, and Dubois, to prove he's best in UK first.
Throw Okolie in there too.

Feeding him these has-been corpses isn't going to impress anyone for long.

 

Ituama isn't hype

He has Fury's blessing. That's all is required.

He's bigger than he looks. Quick as hell. Large corey. For 20 years old he's got the goods so far. If he can keep developing he will be a force. He won't be allowed to sit on his hands for 5 years though. His acid test will come pretty quickly, should he pass it then yet again us sexy brits have another World Champ.