What is Hrgovics path to victory against Itauma?

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  1. BubblesUK

    BubblesUK Doesn't buy hypejobs Full Member

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    This is Zhang who has zero cards wins against top-200 ranked fighters... Including a draw against Jerry f'in Forrest.

    The fact Hrgo just barely scraped past someone who is famous for ONLY being able to win by KO says plenty about how special Hrgovic isn't on cards
     
  2. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    Early rounds he needs to eat punches like candy and don't get blooded up. There is always a chance ref jumps in early. If this goes past 6 rounds he has a shot.
     
  3. svenchakabate2

    svenchakabate2 New Member Full Member

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    I think Itauma is a problem for anyone and kinda tricky lose-lose situation if you don't knock him out cold (assuming he has an average to above average stamina). The guy is front foot aggressive counterpuncher. Play it safe against him and he will bomb you with fast aggressive combos cutting the ring fast. Play it aggressively and he will brutally counter you and probably knock you out cold.
     
  4. Usernamehere

    Usernamehere Member Full Member

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    that was a huge fight that he should have lost. he doesn't deserve to be in the in this big spot.
     
  5. Usernamehere

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    add to that zhang was 39 years old.
     
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  6. Iain

    Iain Member Full Member

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    Any need for the knock against his intelligence? He may not be Mensa material but he’s going to earn millions in his chosen profession. Are you?
     
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  7. OldSchoolBoxing

    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I honestly doubt Hrgović has even had a proper camp for this fight.
     
  8. rolzone

    rolzone Active Member Full Member

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    Why?
     
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  9. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Especially since he just fought so he's fresh.
     
  10. Usernamehere

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    So the path to victory is Itauma punching himself out on Hrgovics chin? Is that the consensus in here?
     
  11. Wizbit1013

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

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    It was a close fight that could have swung either way

    Anyway back to the point you made saying he had "no" boxing Skills?
     
  12. Wizbit1013

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

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    Dont entertain this idiot
     
  13. Usernamehere

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    Yes. He's a brawler. Do you have a different opinion?
     
  14. Wizbit1013

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

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    A brawler?

    Just how many matches have you seen him display only a bawling talent? And nothing else?
     
  15. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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