Moses Itauma vs young David Haye

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  1. Knight Falls

    Knight Falls New Member Full Member

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    How does Moses compare to young Haye when Haye was 15 fights into his career talent wise? Can Moses bounce back like Haye did from the Carl Thompson loss?
     
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    David Haye was a cruiserweight at the time. So its a bit of a awkward match-up. Prime Haye at HW would have beaten current Itauma quite easily.

    I'd back Itauma to beat David Price at least though.
     
  3. CooperKupp

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    Peak Haye was just as fast and hit a little harder. I think this one comes down to who lands first. My money would be on Haye.
     
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    Ill go Moses. I think he is a bit offensively better then that Haye was. Hes also an explosive 240lb.

    Haye could land a fight changer Im sure. Wouldn't surprise me if he did, but I think Moses is too much for him at that point in time.

    Moses KO3


    Peak heavyweight Haye I think knocks current Moses out around round 5 or 6.
     
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    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    Both are very fast and explosive. Itauma is bigger, his fundamentals are probably better, and he is a southpaw. I'd pick Itauma.