Can Joseph Parker survive 12 rounds with Moses Itauma

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Can he survive?

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  1. No

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  2. Yes Itauma is overrated

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  1. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    People though Franklin could take Itauma 12 because he did with Whyte and AJ.

    Now look how quick they discredit his win.

    Ajagba, Sanchez or Vianello would be going backwards imo
     
  2. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    As I've said before, both Wardley and Itauma have mentioned that they won't fight each other unless it's for undisputed because of the trainer situation. Which is why it would be logical for Itauma to wait and see if Dubois beats Wardley.
     
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  3. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    O-K. So why not Gassiev for WBA regular, which he wanted before when it was Pulev?

    Again, excuses, excuses.
     
  4. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    It doesn't matter whose decision it is...it shows that someone knows something not being said.

    And he chooses his team, so he's ultimately responsible.
     
  5. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    It does matter, as your clearly indicating the fighter don't wanna take a challenge
    The team are making noise and it's frustrating when they do things other than what they previously said

    But that's boxing frustratingly
    I mean you made a thread where Uysk mentioned his next 3 fights and even mentioned regardless of if it's who he faces, enjoy it

    But when Moses talks crap something is wrong..

    It's imo more of a case of prolonging a career rather than this thing you have in your head that something is wrong with him

    All fighters duck to an extent
    Look at Uysk recently, and I never thought I'd be mentioning him in such a group
     
  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    I'm indicating that the reality is not matching the rhetoric, which shows that there is a problem.

    And I have laid it out in a way that is pretty obvious.
     
  7. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    There may well be a problem as has been said before, but currently it's an assumption of yours, not a fact

    You've shown a theory
     
  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    It's not a theory that he calls out the best, declines good fighters who could give him a good career path, and fights gatekeepers. That is FACT. It is what has happened, and what is happening.
     
  9. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    The theory is that something is wrong with him
    You have no concrete evidence of this
     
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  10. VOXDEI

    VOXDEI Heavyweight only weight Full Member

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    If Parker came in on top form then im inclined to think his toughness and engine he can get him through the first half.

    Im increasingly suspicious of Itauma's gas tank, it's quite normal with exceptionally fast athletes that their bodies have made a trade-off with stamina. Itauma himself has commented on his ability to go 12 rounds with Usyk, suggesting that the champ would have the advantage down the stretch.

    Im inclined to think it goes the distance for this reason, but I'd favour Itauma overall at this stage to either score an early stoppage or win on points fairly comfortably.
     
  11. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    If Wardley beats Dubois then Itauma will probably go the WBA route. A lot depends on that fight. Just have to wait and see.
     
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  12. BCS8

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    If Parker boxes clever, he might well beat Itauma. If he gets all macho and wants to exchange ... it won't go well.
     
  13. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He just fought Franklin (considered to be a durable opponent and good enough to take AJ the distance) and stopped him in 5 rounds. He hasn't announced a new opponent yet.

    He's only had his 14th fight, is still a prospect and barely a week has passed. At least wait for the announcement before rushing to judgement.

    If only you held Usyk to such a lofty standard. You clearly just have a grudge.
     
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  14. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Again, and again, and again...

    He can go as slow as he likes. It's about the difference in rhetoric than reality. We end where we start.

    Calls out Usyk
    Ducks Sanchez for mando
    Fights Whyte
    Tries to sue Pulev for shot at WBA regular
    Runs from Gassiev for WBA regualar
    Beats Franlkiln
    Given mando shot against Wardley
    Calls out Hunter

    If he wants to fight a few more gatekeepers, more power to him. But let's be honest about it.
     
  15. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He hasn't been given a mando shot against Wardley. Wardley is fighting Dubios next month and is otherwise occupied.

    I'd personally consider Franklin to be a better opponent than Pulev or Gassiev as well tbh.

    And again, again, again... HE'S A PROSPECT WHO HAD HIS 14th FIGHT LAST WEEK. Your criticisms of an imaginary, unannounced fight are both premature and unreasonable.
     
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