Does Moses Itauma love boxing?

DubbleJab · Aug 29, 2026 at 6:49 PM

CST80 said: ↑

Bradley had the audacity to say Filip looked and fought like Frankenstein. At least he doesn't have the personality of a reanimated corpse.
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He's not wrong, besides surviving, there's nothing Hrgovic did in that fight that impacted it.

Hrgovic was chasing a shadow until Itauma gassed.

Hrgovic made that assessment himself.

CST80 · Aug 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM

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Nice that we got vindicated earlier than we thought. I gave Hrgybear a good shot but after the Dubois loss and inactive years, we didn’t know what to expect same with Dubois against Wardley. Just shows how damn good Usgk is when he absolutely toyed and destoryed a Dubois who beat the **** out of Hrgybear who just stopped Itauma.

Usyks stock went up tonight.
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Absolutely, although in Filip's defense Dirty Daniel headbutted him senseless. But certainly, without the dirty tactics, Filip would've probably beaten him. But not with the same ease as Usyk did. So Usyk's stock again... skyrockets.

CST80 · Aug 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM

DubbleJab said: ↑

He's not wrong, besides surviving, there's nothing Hrgovic did in that fight that impacted it.

Hrgovic was chasing a shadow until Itauma gassed.

Hrgovic made that assessment himself.
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Yes, that's called a strategy, as I mentioned before in the RBR. If you don't have a gas tank to compete for 12 rounds, that's on you! Sanchez and Hrgovic assumed as much, it was always their plan, even discussing it in the corner. You can win every round, but if you get KTFO in the last second of the 12th. YOU ****ING LOSE!

DubbleJab · Aug 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM

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Yes, that's called a strategy, as I mentioned before in the RBR. If you don't have a gas tank to compete for 12 rounds, that's on you! Sanchez and Hrgovic assumed as much, it was always their plan, even discussing it in the corner. You can win every round, but if you get KTFO in the last second of the 12h. YOU ****ING LOSE!
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You're suggesting Hrgovic "Chose" to do this?

That's ridiculous. He was forced into it, because as Hrgovic himself said, Itauma was too skilled for him.

Hrgovic only wins, if Itauma gasses himself out seeking a KO. That is not a "Strategy".

Myself getting in the ring with Usyk and praying he has a Heart Attack, as its the only way I can win, is not a "Strategy".

fencik45 · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:03 PM

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This loss could light a massive fire under his ass and improve him in every way. It could also totally ruin him and leave him mentally shot. Comments like this (in the video) are definitely NOT a good indication. However he did show massive balls and swing his heart out against Hrgovic, even when totally exhausted and on the verge of being stopped.

I guess we'll see.
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No one will fear him like they did previously. He folded like a cheap lawn chair the first adversity he faced.

DaRealJT · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM

CST80 said: ↑

I bet he's regretting that right about now. Although who knows he might just call it a day! With that 1000 yard Zoomer Stare of his, clearly the sport means nothing to him.

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I’m no expert in world-level boxers’ preparation, but isn’t this absolutely insane for a world level fighter to have literally never experienced what it’s like to reach the 12th round?

What the hell has Davison even been doing in camp with him?

MetalLicker · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM

DubbleJab said: ↑

You're suggesting Hrgovic "Chose" to do this?

That's ridiculous. He was forced into it, because as Hrgovic himself said, Itauma was too skilled for him.

Hrgovic only wins, if Itauma gasses himself out seeking a KO. That is not a "Strategy".

Myself getting in the ring with Usyk and praying he has a Heart Attack, as its the only way I can win, is not a "Strategy".
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Dragging a young inexperienced fighter into the late rounds and drowning him has been a strategy in boxing since its existence.

That’s how veteran boxers test young fighters. They make them go into the championship rounds and test their stamina and heart.

ArseBandit · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM

DubbleJab said: ↑

You're suggesting Hrgovic "Chose" to do this?

That's ridiculous. He was forced into it, because as Hrgovic himself said, Itauma was too skilled for him.

Hrgovic only wins, if Itauma gasses himself out seeking a KO. That is not a "Strategy".

Myself getting in the ring with Usyk and praying he has a Heart Attack, as its the only way I can win, is not a "Strategy".
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He also said he knew Ituama was going to gas since the 1st round. Or do only the parts you like of what he said matter? lol

CST80 · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:12 PM

DubbleJab said: ↑

You're suggesting Hrgovic "Chose" to do this?

That's ridiculous. He was forced into it, because as Hrgovic himself said, Itauma was too skilled for him.

Hrgovic only wins, if Itauma gasses himself out seeking a KO. That is not a "Strategy".

Myself getting in the ring with Usyk and praying he has a Heart Attack, as its the only way I can win, is not a "Strategy".
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Yes, it's called playing the long game!!!!!!! It been a strategy for many fighters, going back decades. Plenty of swarmers and pressure fighters give up multiple early rounds, because they know in the second half, the non stop pressure will pay dividends. I picked Hrgovic by KO, fully hoping he'd employ this strategy because I assumed it would be successful. What? Did you just start watching boxing last week?

Kiwi_in_America · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:15 PM

Can this loss stunt and destroy a young fighter like Itauma?

Answer is YES.

DubbleJab · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM

CST80 said: ↑

Yes, it's called playing the long game!!!!!!! It been a strategy for many fighters, going back decades. Plenty of swarmers and pressure fighters give up multiple early rounds, because they know in the second half, the non stop pressure will pay dividends. I picked Hrgovic by KO, fully hoping he'd employ this strategy because I assumed it would be successful. What? Did you just start watching boxing last week?
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So what would have happened if Itauma didn't keep loading up?

A 12 round UD for Itauma?

CST80 · Aug 29, 2026 at 7:37 PM

DubbleJab said: ↑

So what would have happened if Itauma didn't keep loading up?

A 12 round UD for Itauma?
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That's a risk you have to take now isn't it? Or... maybe Itauma would've gassed out in the 10th and got stopped in the 11th.

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