Dubois vs. Hrgovic would be a better rematch than Dubois vs. Joshua.

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  1. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hrgovic would probably lose again because he experiences a mental crisis during the fight and Dubois is simply physically stronger, but the fight would still be more even than Dubois against Joshua.
     
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  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hrgovic can actually win
     
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    It all depends on what version of Hrgovic turns up this time.

    The demotivated version who spent most of the build up in bar will lose again vs Dubois.

    Clearly he has serious issues outside the ring, and the question is can he address those and turn up in fighting shape?
     
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    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    Hrgovic doesn't have a mandatory to protect any longer, so once he's fully healed up he needs to make a statement.
    Dubois himself is an example of someone who came back from a loss, not all too much dissimilar.

    Trouble with Hrgovic is that he seems more likely to take a year off, or come back with two spaced out fights against low level competition.
    Hope this isn't the case.
     
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  5. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    I think the main difference between Joshua and Hrgovic stays in the different level of their chins and IQ ring, so..

    I rate

    Bodybuilder's chin:
    B - - or C +

    Hrgovic 's chin:
    A - -

    Bodybuilder's IQ ring:
    C

    Hrgovic's IQ ring:
    B ++

    Considered this, Dubois should win again after the middle with a Hrgovic exhausted like in the first match via TKO or by decision, for sure this fight wouldnt be for Dubois as easy as with Joshua.
     
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    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hrgovic needs to be more active, that it is what is holding him back imo.

    He has a bit of pop and an iron chin, he should be fighting regularly
     
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    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How about Hrgovic vs Joshua? And the winner fights Dubois.
     
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    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Joshua at least tried. Hrgovic just laid down.
    Plus Joshua clearly hurt Dubois so at least he has a puncher chance. Hrgovic landed several clean right hand to no avail.
     
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    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Joshua vs Wilder
    Hrgovic vs Miller
    Winners face each other and get a title shot vs whomever. Would be perfect.
     
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    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Right, that way we actually get more fights we haven’t seen yet.
     
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    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    YES! **** all these rematches. I am sick and tired of them. They slow down the division.
    Fury fought Wilder 3 times which took 3 ****ing years to get done with. I hate them both for it.
     
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  12. kostya by ko

    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    Agree 100 %.
    They also devalue the original fight ... turning it into being half a victory.
     
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    Joshua deserves the shot
    He beat legendary champions Martin and Ruiz for his titles
     
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Don´t forget his brutal FOTY war with Parker.
     
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    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    Hrgovic has a far better chin than AJ; he proved that in the fight with Zhang.
     
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