Itauma - what now? All that hype for what?

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  1. NoChin

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

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    Comparing him to a young Tyson and Ali? Lol.
     
  2. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Well heavyweight era definitely dies with Fury AJ is seems

    Pin head dubious can take over or Bakole
     
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    LiamInChains Active Member Full Member

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    He just needs experience, he went into this fight grossly underprepared in that department. The talent is obvious, he has passed the chin and heart check tonight for me. Still imagine he comes back from this. Fair play to Hrgovic he is tough as old oak and executed the game-plan to perfection.
     
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  4. infini IV

    infini IV Dillian Whyte. KTFO like I said he would Full Member

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    Itauma vs Price, battle of the derailed hype trains
     
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    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That's a bit harsh. He gassed himself out and was otherwise kicking Hrgovics ass.

    Solid performance, passed the chin check, clearly has power, speed and decent ring IQ. Really needs more rounds and to work on stamina.

    He needs to ditch Ben though he's ****ing useless in the corner.
     
  6. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    People get way too carried away with a young talent.

    He clearly had talent. But his behaviour prior to the fight was appalling.

    He tried to make it personal with Hrgovic, tried to go for a ko and paid the price.

    All he had to do was pace himself.
     
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    edabomb Active Member Full Member

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    The British Tyson is now going to work on winning a belt while younger than Joe Parker.
     
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  8. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    I am not a Ben Davidson fan. But Ben isn't the one telling him to go for the ko. Itauma did it himself.
     
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    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Itauma was excellent
    I picked Hrgovic inside the distance and gave the reasoning as to why, but Itauma put up an excellent fight for such a young fighter
    He did really well
     
  10. Sammy123

    Sammy123 Money Maker Staff Member

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    Just like Foreman was kicking Ali's ass?
     
  11. NoChin

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

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    All that glazing was ridiculous. " we're going to witness greatness "

    " we're witnessing greatness "

    Even during the fight people carrying on like he was the greatest. He hadn't even won. I'm so glad he lost all his fan boys can go back in their box now.
     
  12. Holler

    Holler What a cocky saucy ****** this one is Full Member

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    This.

    The bigger questions to be honest are for those who are advising and guiding him in his career. He's an incredible talent but was clearly moved too quickly and that lack of nouse and experience was brutally exposed.

    There'll be plenty mocking him, but anyone that even half enjoys boxing that watched the speed and accuracy he brought to the HW division tonight will want to see how he responds to this.
     
  13. NoChin

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

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    He was winning the fight and gassed like an amateur and was about to get knocked the **** out. Doing well would be winning. Especially being in front late on.

    He choked. And he wasn't good enough. He lost to the superior fighter.
     
  14. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Feed Ituama to Frank's other pet frankenstein Dubois! He would have had a field day with that big oaf!
     
  15. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Im more hyped than ever, if he takes it easy first 2-3 rounds, he can go all 12