Usyk need to stop avoiding Itauma

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  1. DoubleG95Fanatic

    DoubleG95Fanatic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Exactly, there’s just no winning with some. Usyk doesn’t need Itauma, he’s basically from the next generation of HWs, it’s that simple.
     
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    Pompey Junglist Active Member Full Member

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    It would do more for his legacy than fighting a non-boxer.

    I think Usyk should fight Kabayel, because he's clearly the most deserving opponent out there for him.

    If Usyk emerges victorious and Moses beats an actual live heavyweight in the meantime (like Hrgovic), then only Moses or a Wardley that's beaten Dubois, makes sense from a legacy perspective.

    Usyk would be chasing the right to say he cleared out Cruiserweight, cleared out heavyweight, then beat the next generation of heavyweights. Any belts for Moses thereafter, would only grow Usyk's achievements in years to come.
     
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    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Be real. Moses won't take the fights against Wardley (for a title), Gassiev (for the WBA regular, essentially a mando spot), and Sanchez (mando spot) that have been dumped in his lap.

    He's not fighting Usyk.

    HE'S NOT FIGHTING USYK.

    He's not fighting Uysk.

    It's a fantasy for his fans.

    See you in nine months when he's in there against Michael Hunter calling out the world.
     
  4. Cyrion

    Cyrion Active Member Full Member

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    And he conveniently won't fight Wardley because they have the same coach, lol. Gonna be hilarious when Wardley sparks out Dubois in yet another crazy finish and then Itauma turns down the mandatory shot the WBO gave him. Best we're getting is another old, shot nobody like Hunter in the summer (if Itauma can stay off the weed) and then Hrgovic at the end of the year.
     
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    YOU are seeing the pattern!
     
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    'Member? 'Member when Fury was GOAT? Usyk pummeled that guy twice 'cause once wasn't enough to convince you. 'Member? Usyk has no need to do anything. Let's see Itauma vs Kabayel first. Or how about Itauma vs Big Bang? Big Bang is dangerous for 5 rounds, can take yuuuge shots and can land them as well.
     
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  7. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Honestly, I think that is exactly what Itauma's schedule will be.

    Michael Hunter in the summer.
    Filip Hrgovic at the end of the year.
     
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    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "b-but he ducked Gassiev n Sanchez tho!!!"
     
  9. DiPiro

    DiPiro New Member Full Member

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    Yea sure he would and that’s exactly why he’s fighting fat bums.
     
  10. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    And Usyk is fighting a boxing novice. Glass houses and all that...
     
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  11. catchwtboxing

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    Well, yeah. That's true.
     
  12. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At least he isn't fighting novices like Usyk.
     
  13. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Nothing to do with Usyk.
     
  14. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pretty sure Usyk's name is in the thread title bud.
     
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    NewChallenger Active Member Full Member

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    I want Itauma to fight Dubois, Wadley or that guy from Deutch