The list of excuses for Itauma - never before have I seen so many

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by NoChin, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:17 PM.


  1. NoChin

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

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    Injured leg

    Doesn't like boxing

    Doesn't train hard enough

    Went for the finish he could have outboxed him if he didn't

    Has a poor gas tank

    Inexperienced

    Hes only 21

    What else? Never before have I seen so many excuses. Hrgovic endured punishment props to him for having the right game plan.
     
  2. LaidOut

    LaidOut Whaaaaat? Full Member

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    Oh, his toe!! Oh crap, that one is still too fresh in our minds from ol” Haye.
     
  3. boxingexpert733

    boxingexpert733 Active Member Full Member

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  4. shrap

    shrap Member Full Member

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    Apparently it's not a strategy to drag your opponent deep into a fight either. Even if you talk about it before the fight and execute it and get the win.
     
  5. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    My personal favorite...

    He KO'd himself by going for the KO too hard!:lol:

    That's exactly what Hrgovic and Sanchez were banking on bitches.:deal:
     
  6. NoChin

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

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    21 years old looks like he's 41. An old 41. Fought like it tonight too.
     
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  7. NoChin

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

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    Damn right he is. He has to prove otherwise.
     
  8. shrap

    shrap Member Full Member

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    He must have KO'd himself because apparently Hrgovic didn't land a single punch on him. Incredible! I guess Itauma's power is the real deal if he can even take himself out with it.
     
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  9. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Arrogant

    Hopefully he learns to work on that
     
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  10. HyperionAlpha

    HyperionAlpha Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I lost because my corner threw in the towel.....because the other guy was hitting me.
     
  11. Jab in the Face

    Jab in the Face Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think he clearly has skill and talent but unfortunately it was a bad match up for his current gas tank... he was 80-71 up before the 9th lol
     
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  12. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wouldn't call some of those excuses, because these are facts:
    • He is only 21.
    • He is quite inexperienced.
    • He gassed himself out.
    Hopefully he gets a new trainer and works on that stamina. Hrgovic won that fight fair and square, but it wasn't easy for him.
     
  13. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    This is the only argument, because Tyson and Patterson are rare.
     
  14. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    Yeah, even when a crushing left hook from Filip left him slumped against the bottom rope in the corner and they had to stretcher his ass to the back. It's because he was just sleepy!:lol:
     
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  15. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Itauma reminds me of Frank Bruno, winning a bunch round only to be KOed late. At least Frank didn't get carried out on a strecther.
     
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