Hrgovic is a more talented fighter than Itauma

There is no one in boxing with a bigger incentive to lie to save Itauma's face than his boxing promoter. It has to be taken with a heap of salt.

According to Warren, Itauma had a "leg injury" and that was why he was in the hospital. Do you believe that too? No doubt you do, you have proven time and time again to swallow any garbage you're fed from a mainstream source.

 

If they had both been 21 Hrgovic still likely wins over 12. Hrgo always had an iron chin, a ton of heart, good skills, he'd come in fit and focused for Itauma. He'd not have the same experience as he does now but he was still seasoned in the WSB, and he'd probably have a bit more speed and be less likely to cut. And the 34 version drowned Itauma in 9, it was not that close.

 

I think 34 year old Hrgovic would likely beat 21 Hrgovic in a 12 rounder, simply because 34 Hrgo has much more experience and that goes a long way. But for me, Itauma lost on styles and attributes more than he did experience.

I wouldn't agree on the 20's > 30's point at HW though. Many if not most hit their primes in their 30's these days. Only Mike Tyson would be legitimately favoured over Hrgovic at 21, and even then it would probably be a tough fight. Ali was going life and death with Doug Jones and Cooper at 21. Bowe was on his debut. Wlad was a year in the future removed from being KO'd by a journeyman. Fury was having wars with McDermott etc. etc.

If there is a rematch any time soon that would massively favour Hrgovic as he has an enormous psychological advantage. Itauma would be in an even worse headspace, Hrgo even more confident, but probably not overconfident.

 

If Itauma lacks brain, chin, heart and lungs, then he is something like a bigger, southpaw David Haye. I think people are underestimating his deficiencies, and if those are properly taken account of, he is not nearly as talented as advertised.

David Price was much lower level ofc but he did have undeniable talent in a few areas. But he was not even a Euro level talent overall.

 

I got banned for quoting AJ's DM's to Eddie Chambers.

This does not bother me as I like to speak freely and think for myself, rather than parroting approved narratives.

Frank was lying about the "leg injury" and he was lying about this Jared Anderson 2.0 stretcher microphone-head clown wanting a rematch. He looked like Hrgo had taken his manhood when he read from that script a day later. I would not be surprised if "Moses" is never the same going forward.

 

Idk. If I'm right, he doesn't take a good shot to head or body, his heart is not truly in the sport, and he is dumb as a bag of rocks, in addition to the sub-par engine.

Ben is out of his depth, yes.

 

A 25 Usyk was getting a very controversial decision over Beterbiev in the Olympics. He was incredible in the WSB but he'd never gone past 5 rounds under the lights. The 34 year old Usyk who schooled AJ was a way more proven commodity. Or the 31 version who went undisputed at cruiser.

Wlad and Lewis were better in their 30's than their 20's, throw in Vitali. Wilder and Povetkin too. AJ perhaps not but that was psychological. Fury perhaps not either but that was self-sabotage in large part.

If anyone needs to worry about their prime going into their next few fights, it is Itauma. Hrgovic has more physical miles ofc but mentally, it is Itauma. And he doesn't have the mental constitution of a Hrgovic to deal with it in my opinion.

 

AJ's comments to Chambers were what they were. I find it interesting that mods on this board want to censor it. Why do you think that might be?

I was an Itauma-sceptic and I made money on that lanky Polish gatekeeper beating fat Andy. You're the goober who trusts the word of Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, sanctioning bodies and "official government statistics".