Does Moses Itauma beat all other prospects and contenders ?

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Moses Itauma vs

    Bakhodir Jalolov

    Agit Kabayel

    Frank Sanchez

    Daniel Dubois

    Efe Ajagba

    Joseph Parker

    Justis Huni

    Artem Suslenkov

    Joshua Edwards

    David Surov

    Lazizbek Mullojonov

    Leo Atang

    Oleg Zangiev

    Teremoana Teremoana

    Gurgen Hovhannisyan

    Lawrence Okolie

    Da'Mazion Vanhouter

    Sardius Simmons

    Diego Lenzi

    Ali Feliz

    Adam Olaniyan

    Nelvie Tiafack

    Aleksei Dronov
     
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  2. NoChin

    NoChin Sire Filip Hrgovic Full Member

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    Of course. All in the one night.
     
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    ubareem Active Member Full Member

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    Itauma is Ali, Holmes, Mike Tyson and Lewis packaged into one. You put Godzilla in front of him and he'd obliterate him within the blink of an eye.

    At least according to the pundits and experts.

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    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A certain country never learns...
     
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  5. NoChin

    NoChin Sire Filip Hrgovic Full Member

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    Itauma is the most overhyped overrated fighter in boxing. As of right now. Regardless what happens vs Hrgovic who is or was another overrated hype job. He or they could very well be special fighters. But they're not as of this moment.

    TBD.
     
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    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Two of those are currently heavyweight world champions. Seems a bit unfair to put them under the "prospects and contenders" label.
     
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    PistonHondai Active Member Full Member

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    Probably not Usyk
     
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    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    This could have been the fight that Bakhodir Jalolov worked his way into as a super-well-paid opponent. Instead of this he's ...
     
  9. Parker90

    Parker90 Active Member Full Member

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    kabayel is the one i would pay to see. but i got feeling it will only happen once hes few years older and even more inactive.
     
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    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    I'm not sure Kabayel could really get anymore inactive. Unless he fight once every 2 years instead of his usual once a year.
     
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    LoveThis Sweet Science Full Member

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    Unless they're from the uk or us they don't count ;-)
     
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    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Some incredibly random names in that mix.

    I'm not convinced at all Itauma beats Dubois ATM.
     
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    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I expect Itauma to stop Hrgovic

    Versus the most established names I cannot say for certain how he does. We really have not seen him tested. He could very well beat anyone on the list but I don't think we have the proof.

    If his power translates to the top level, I think he is a real threat given his hand speed and punch accuracy from a southpaw stance. My concern is how he handles real pressure and adversity. What happens when the other guy doesn't go down? What does he do when the other guy can hit him regularly and can hurt him? Its crazy how far Itauma has gotten without any of these questions being answered. But I guess in the four belt era you become a champion as a prospect
     
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    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He certainly *could* but there are still too many questions about him that need to be answered. Still not even 100% sure he beats Hrgovic, could see this fight possibly even being a Joe Joyce Vs Daniel Dubois type situation.
    If Itauma's heart, chin and stamina all turn out to be decent though then I would favour him over all the mentioned guys.
     
  15. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah, they're paper title holders. Usyk is the real champion. Nationality doesn't matter.
     
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