Itauma vs Rico Verhoeven

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  1. Negenewen

    Negenewen New Member Full Member

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    Who would win ?
     
    Negenewen, Aug 29, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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  2. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Itauma KO Hrgovic would've put a horrible beating on Verhoeven, they should make that fight
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Aug 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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    81ZAR Dr. Steelhammer Full Member

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    early KO win for Itauma
     
    81ZAR, Aug 29, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Seriously. Just because iron chinned Hrgovic outlasted Itauma doesn't mean some boxing novice from another sport could do the same. Verhoeven would be annihilated by Itauma. If he lasted a round that wouls be an accomplishment. Doubt it'd happen
     
    The Professor, Aug 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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  5. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It would be a fun fight. Closer than many would think as well, the trainers would play a huge part in this one.

    I'd lean slightly towards Rico here, because if he can figure out Usyk he can figure out Itauma. Though I would not rule out Itauma landing a peach of an uppercut either...
     
    Kiwi Casual, Aug 29, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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    Fascinating fight.

    Would Rico be able to take Moses's power early on? Im not sold he could.

    Could Moses deal with the level of pedigree hes never even seen before? Im not sold he could.

    Very interesting fight, would love to see this one.

    War Rico
     
    kirk, Aug 29, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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  7. Joeywill

    Joeywill Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Itauma KO first 3 rounds
     
    Joeywill, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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  8. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Itauma would not have an easy night if can't get him out in the first 3 rounds.

    Rico showed exceptional stamina for someone his size vs Usyk.
     
    MixedMartialLaw, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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