Moses Itauma to face Kubrat Pulev next?

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  1. BCS8

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    He still needs to fight Ortiz for that true Methuselah credibility.
     
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  2. BCS8

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    Pulev is more shot than a Texas Gun Fair. If he makes it out of the first it's like he won the fight.
     
  3. Pompey Junglist

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    He'll give him a minute or two tops.
     
  4. Kiwi Casual

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    Step backwards tbh. Hrgovic, Joyce or Zhang would give him better tests
     
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  5. Barrf

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    Pulev doesn't make it out of the first round. What's the point of this? He got poleaxed by an old Wlad when he was young, what happens now that he's old and is up against someone with Ituama's combo of speed and power?

    I assume this will be Pulev's cash out, basically selling that WBA regular.
     
  6. Black Hat

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    Pulev has the WBA kiddie belt so that is probably a major factor.
     
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  7. like a boss

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    'Potential' opponent, LOL.

    Wonder how many more names will be dropped? I guess it's one way of keeping your fighter's name in the media.
     
  8. like a boss

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    Pulev-Itauma has been ordered by WBA.
     
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  9. ipitythefool

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    I'll be hugely disappointed if Itauma fights Pulev think he'll be a world champion afterwards.

    The WBA regular belt is nothing but a poundland trinket.
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    We all think the WBA regular belt is worthless but the truth is, if Itauma-Pulev gets done it will be because of that belt and it will be an incentive for someone to fight Itauma after he wins it too.
     
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  11. vargasfan1985

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    If it’s a stay busy fight, I don’t think it’s a big deal.
     
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  12. MaccaveliMacc

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    As if Moses ever had any other fights at that point.
     
  13. vargasfan1985

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    He’s also 20 years old
     
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  14. MaccaveliMacc

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    Yes, but he also is hyped to fight Usyk, so the expectations are higher. I wouldn't mind if he fought Pulev now if it wasn't for the hype.
     
  15. Dynamicpuncher

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    Pulev's only real notable win since losing to Joshua is beating another 40+ year old in Charr who's had like 4 fights in 8 years.

    It's a mismatch Pulev is 44 years old and totally shot its good safe matchmaking against a somewhat notable name.

    It's an ok fight I guess but with all the hype Itauma is getting in regards fighting this guy and that guy I'd rather him fight someone more relevant and younger in this era.
     
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