Itauma should box Hunni next

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  1. FrankLewenberg

    FrankLewenberg New Member banned Full Member

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    I think Justis could finally be the man to give him rounds, and something to think about, Hunni is lacking a bit of pop, and looked a bit tired atfter four on Saturday but cruised the fight, a fully motivated Hunni will give Itauma a different look then what he has currently been feeding on.
     
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    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I wouldn't mind seeing that
     
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    Heisenberg Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good name on the resume for Moses, but bad match up for Huni who doesn’t come close to living with his speed or power
     
  4. Gregor Sia-Lees

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    That's what it would come down to. And the fact his chin seems fairly brittle.
     
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  5. FrankLewenberg

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    I mean he has only been put out by big punching Wardley, although Clarke did buzz him on multiple occasions
     
  6. FrankLewenberg

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    Agreed, his lack of pop is a bit concerning, but i believe he is light years above his last two opponents, some of the work he was doing on the weekend was beautiful, he has a lovely uppercut on the inside, and he varies to head and body nicely, good feet, good jab and swtiches nicely.
     
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    Boxing Gloves Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I dont think Huni has the power to gain Itauma's respect or keep him off.
     
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    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Would love to see this fight. People on here are blowing smoke up Huni's arse, I do not see the hype at all. I'm not completely sold on Itauma either but he would walk through Huni. Huni has no sting in his punches and for a heavyweight his power is **** poor.
     
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    He was also all over the place against Lerena. That means that he’s been on wobbly legs against every opponent he has faced WBO the public has heard of. The rest are unknowns. He does have a chin problem. I agree with potwash. People are blowing him off because he was outboxing Wardley. Hardly some incredible achievement.
     
  10. Alexis17

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    Good suggestion.

    Okolie and Hughie Fury other suggestions for opponents who could give him a few rounds.
     
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    Hughie Fury is a Hennessy boxer and is frozen out. No chance.
     
  12. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He may give him some issues technically, before Itauma eventually finds that chin and stops him.

    I don’t believe Itauma would have to come from behind, I simply mean that Huni may have some success, he may land some counters and make it quite even for a few rounds, but that’s about it.
     
  13. Bob Flaps

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    Oh I'd love to see Fury in there, another "name" Itauma could write off after Whyte and never-stopped-Franklin.
     
  14. FrankLewenberg

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    outboxing the current wbo champion doesn't mean anything? Is there a current abundance of finely skilled heavyweights atm?
     
  15. FrankLewenberg

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    Who is blowing smoke up his arse? Nobody said he was going to win, nor do i see him becoming world champion but there isn't an abundance of skilled heavyweights in the division.