Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic - 29 Aug

Hrgo as an underdog with something to prove , I think he gives Itauma a long hard night, and will at very least chin & gut check him I think. Hrgo took bombs from Zhang, though I appreciate it's the speed that Moses has that is the big thing here, If Itauma can't get El Animal out in the first 4 or 5 then it's going to get very interesting!

 

Dubois didn’t beat Hrgovic. Hrgovic was winning and Dubois did the most blatant head butting ever seen in a boxing ring and the corrupt ref declared it a win for Dubois. Seriously go watch the compilation of Dubois’s 20+ head butts in that fight. I rate Hrgovic higher than Dubois.

 

Itauma beats him up. Crazy how people can't see how good this kid is.

 

Good fight. Hrgovic is technically good but Itauma way quicker. I see late Itauma stoppage or UD.

 

Looking forward to this one. I've only seen Moses a couple times.

I'd also like to see Hrgovic make a run.

 

Hrgovic is a step up compared to the likes of Whyte and Franklin, but it's not exactly a huge one.

Itauma KOs Hrgovic by rounds 4-6.

 

Excellent matchmaking, the perfect fight for both. Hrgovic gets a bucketload of cash, which he deserves for being forced to fight fighters a level below him on the UK scene for the last few years, and Itauma gets to show the world whether the hype is real. I think Hrgovic weathers the early storm, gives Itauma a few problems in the mid-rounds, and gives him much-needed rounds before losing on points.

Honestly, I'd be very impressed if Hrgovic gets stopped. He had no problems with Dubois or Zhang's power. I'm not writing it off though, could easily be a premature British stoppage on the cards. There's no chance Bricktop puts Itauma in with Hrgovic if he thinks he loses, especially with Fury more or less on his way to Zuffa, Moses is his next big star. Great fight to look forward to.

 

Hrgovic is slow and flat footed. Has power and chin though. If he can survive the first 5 rnds it could be interesting.

 

Yes, Old Fish Eyes will have one of his crooked British referees in there to protect his investment, and a quick stoppage is indeed possible.

Maybe he'll have the same referee who let Dubois cut Hrgovic's eyes and forehead with multiple (obviously deliberate) headbutts?

 

I don’t see how people are missing that this is a mismatch, perfect opponent to highlight all of Itauma’s assets. Hrgovic is too slow, too easy to hit and too prone to marking up. Perfect matchmaking by Queensbury, and set up beautifully for all the casuals with Hrgovic’s wins over Joyce, Adelaide and Allen.

 

I wouldn't say he had no problems against Zhang as he reacted very strangely from some of Zhang's power shots in that fight. But given the context of his father's passing...and Zhang being a monstrous puncher... he has a very good chin!

I'm with you on not trusting Fish Eyes to not load the card with "his" officials. He did it for Dubois v Joyce too. That was why he was so annoyed that Joyce won - the cards were a bad joke. It was ridiculous how pissed off he acted in the ring post-fight. Joyce was still his fighter.
(It also looked like he sabotaged Joyce's career after that with terrible match making while rushing the loser, Dubois, to a title shot)

Anyway, I find it hard to believe Hrgovic can "officially" win this.

Still, that doesn't mean Itauma can't. Just it will be set-up either way. I'm hoping for a great fight. It's an opportunity for both guys (less so Hrgovic)

It's been so blatant as well:
Dubois v Joyce
Dubois v Lerena
Dubois v Hrgovic

 

Consensus seems to be Itauma blasting him out earlyish, or a UD for either one. Or a British stoppage, lol.

 

Unless he's packing glass - which some have alleged - Itauma wins.

I'll tell you this - if the light-hitting Hrgovic stops him, he moves from the "suspect chin" category to "confirmed glass"

 

It would be a dream scenario if Hrgovic puts him to sleep. Unfortunately, that probably won't happen.

Warren picked Hrgovic for a reason.