Could Moses Itauma have outpointed Hrgović if he didn’t chase the Finish?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BoxerMaurits, Aug 29, 2026 at 7:25 PM.


Could Itauma have outpointed Hrgović with a more measured approach?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yes, as were Hrgovic's mind games and the seeds of doubt he planted in Moses' head re. being able to take everything Moses could dish out and take him into deep waters and drown him. Moses knew how tough Hrgovic was and when he hit him with his best shots again and again and Hrgovic was still there the realization he was in deep poop dawned on him and it was getting deeper and deeper. Applying pressure when Moses tried to take those breaks was crucial
     
    Serge, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:03 AM
    Serge, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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  2. Donkey Ohtay

    Donkey Ohtay Member Full Member

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    Hrgovic was having more success when Itauma threw less punches and slowed the tempo down. It would've been closer on the scorecards and Itauma would still have gone into the 2nd half of the fight unsure about his gas tank, so probably not.

    Itauma needed more rounds against tougher opposition before fighting for a world title, he's got time on his side but he needs a new trainer to take him to the next level: Ben Davison is not that guy.
     
    Donkey Ohtay, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:07 AM
    Donkey Ohtay, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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  3. NoChin

    NoChin Sir Filip Hrgovic - Building his statue in Croatia Full Member

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    De La Hoya shouldn't have ran for 4 rounds.

    Itauma should have.
     
    NoChin, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:14 AM
    NoChin, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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