Usyk vs. Itauma

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by BudC, Aug 16, 2025.


  1. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That post all but guarantees Usyk/Itauma is next and Parker will get the WBO. So who does Parker face next? Hrgovic, or maybe they re-book Dubois?
     
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  2. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Hrgovic is next in the rankings after Itauma, but not sure how long he needs for his cut.

    Dubois is next in line, but who knows if he is keen for a tough fight after his last outing.

    It might even be someone like Joshua, who still brings a lot of cash and might like another shot at a world title.
     
  3. PistonHondai

    PistonHondai Active Member Full Member

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    Usyk should fight him right now. It’ll be like when Floyd fought Canelo and schooled him.
     
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  4. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Parker and Kabayel deserve their shot more
     
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  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Turki wants Usyk to get beaten

    Usyk already upset the script vs Greedy Belly, AJ and maybe Dubois too and the fact that they came out and said they had no interest in financing Usyk vs J-Park after Usyk demolished Dubois in the rematch when both J-Park and Kabayel are infinitely more deserving than Moses who obviously hadn't even beaten Whyte then and are the fights the fans want to see was very revealing.

    Turki is going to throw all this money at Usyk vs Moses because he believes Moses will win
     
  6. rolzone

    rolzone Member Full Member

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    Unless WBO wants money lol. I’d rather he drops it though so Parker either becomes champion or gets his shot
     
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  7. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg @paulmillsfitness Full Member

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    A Win/Win fight for Itauma. Defeat at 20/21 years of age to a GOAT is only going to give him invaluable rounds and experience whereas an underdog victory propels him to Tyson style superstardom. For Usyk, a win over the brightest young star of boxing and a potential future great champion seals an already outstanding ATG career and leaves him as an untouchable.
     
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  8. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    Floyd still doesn't get the full credit for that fight from a lot. Canelo was only "a little kid", despite him having 40+ fights on his record.

    It'd be even worse for Usyk, as Itauma is even younger and legitimately has very few fights. High risk, little reward for Usyk at this stage.
     
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  9. PrimoGT

    PrimoGT Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Usyk, if he's anything like he was against Dubois, would school Itauma badly.
    But at 38 Usyk is old, and it can happen overnight.

    Itauma needs more rounds experience. Put him in with someone in the top 10 first.
     
  10. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hrgovic would be interesting. I think Parker batters him at this stage.

    Dubios? Why reward him for calling in sick and skipping the queue?
    Moses doesn't even have a punchers chance against Usyk.

    I hope if this fight does happen that the bookies buy into the Itauma hype because it's easy money.
     
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