Who will you be rooting for: Itauma or Hrgovic?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Perkin Warbeck, Aug 27, 2026.


Who will you be rooting for?

Poll closed Aug 30, 2026.
  1. Itauma

    32.7%
  2. Hrgovic

    43.6%
  3. Neither, I just hope for a good fight

    22.7%
  4. I'm not interested in this fight

    0.9%
  1. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Always been his problem. I'm a bit Itaumad out already to be honest, not by him but the media.
     
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  2. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm rooting for Filip cause he seems like a very cool dude, but if Itauma wins - great. We may have a next best things on our hands.
     
  3. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    No real preference. May the best man win......and get the decision.
     
  4. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Hrgovic has had a bumpy ride. Hoping he gets some real success before he retires. Itauma has plenty of time ahead.
     
  5. gollumsluvslave

    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I just hope Hrgo comes focussed and to win, with a gameplan and executes it. I still think Moses will win as even if Hrgo takes him to the back half of the fight, his own stamina is suspect.

    But I hope Hrgovic at least forces Itauma to answer some questions - can he adapt? What happens if he gets hit flush? Will his bouncy leg defence be as viable in round 8-12?

    My biggest concern in this is not that El Animal is coming for the paycheck, but more that he will start too fast and gas himself out trying to put Itauma on the back foot early or even worse ship some heavy counters - I think his best plan is to be as cagey and cautious as possible in the first few rounds, even if Itauma banks rounds - his best chance is to get it to round 7 then bring the heat and go to work and see how the young pup handles it.
     
  6. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Itauma

    He's a great young fighter who is exciting

    Only lames constantly hate and root against him
     
  7. Keldan

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    I like both guys. I'm rooting for Itauma even though I'd love for Hrgovic to win a world title, just not against Itauma.
     
  8. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing Aficionado Full Member

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  9. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Itauma deserved that slap. Hope he catches a few more.
     
  10. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good to see Itauma showing a bit of personality at last, instead of just looking like he’s stoned / concussed / confused 24/7
     
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  11. gollumsluvslave

    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wonder if that means Hrgos attempts at mind games are starting to work?
     
  12. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing Aficionado Full Member

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    Low-down behavior though, pushing a man from behind to knock him off a stage.
     
  13. Parker90

    Parker90 Active Member Full Member

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    that slap is probably the cleanest shot hes gonna land between now and the time hes stopped tomorrow in the fight on cuts lol.
     
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  14. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Shoving someone from behind is a cowardly behavior.
     
  15. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    I like Hrgovic. Not a fan of Itauma's zombie personality. But boxing wise I much prefer Itauma. Rooting for him to be the real deal. He has more upside. Hrgovic is a good finished product but not spectacular.