WBO orders Moses Itauma to face Wardley vs Dubois winner

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  1. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    at this point, I think Dubois has nightmares about Usyk.
     
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  2. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he’s never been cracked by a guy who can hit like he can, though. He’s certainly quicker than both, but they’ve both got the firepower, and awkward as hell Wardley is going to throw some shots from angles that nobody Ituama has interacted with ever would. And Dubois can box; Wardley is all weird awkwardness looking for a KO, Dubois is a well schooled boxer with solid fundamentals.

    they’re both a danger to anyone. That said…. Ituama’s hand and foot speed may just be too much. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if 2-3 years down the road, Usyk is retired and Ituama is a dominant undisputed champ.
     
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  3. GoodBot

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    Itauma is a horrible matchup for Dubois, who has no headmovement and never uses any sort of a guard. Seriously, take another look at Dubois if you want, the man never uses a high guard or anything like that. Its baffling.
     
  4. deadACE

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    It's a big step from Franklin to either Dubois or Wardley but if he's at the top of the rankings then that's how it is.

    We haven't seen enough of Itauma to say with any certainty how it will go. I have him as the underdog in either fight.
     
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  5. Cyrion

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    Ironically, Itauma has the same problems. His defense, just like Dubois', comes from using his feet to get out of trouble. Itauma never moves his head, either. Luckily, they've never put anyone in against him that has seriously thrown back at him.

    This kid has major flaws that are being masked by his speed and the level of competition. Dubois, for as goofy and not super skilled as he is, would cause Itauma some issues.
     
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  6. GoodBot

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    Banger of a fight if it happens.
     
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  7. HistoryZero26

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    Honestly Itauma doesn't deserve this with so many AARPs waiting for their shot. His annoying fans spoke it into existence. Hes probably going to get mauled by Dubois pretty bad.
     
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  8. TheWizard

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    Itauma takes them both out inside the first half. Way too sharp.
     
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  9. mrbigshot

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    Quite the opposite when he realizes his pay for usyk2
     
  10. Kiwi Casual

    Kiwi Casual Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Brave my ass. Quit against Usyk twice and has always had easy paths to title shots even after getting KO'd
     
  11. GoodBot

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    Yet he got in there with Usyk twice. He also fought Joyce on his way up. And after Usyk schooled him the first time, he quickly rebounded and took on Hrgovic - the supposed boogeyman of the division. Then he fought Joshua and rematched Usyk.
    And what is he doing now that Usyk dominated him for the second time(and made him quit again)? He is fighting Wardley.

    The man might be a quitter in the ring, but no one is facing as many top guys as he is. FFS, Usyk is talking about Wilder and is actually fighting a kickboxer next.
    Joshua is MIA and last fought Jake Paul, LOL.
    Wilder is fighting Chisora.
    Kabayel is kicking rocks in Germany.
    Zhang is hibernating.
    Fury is fighting Makhmudov, LMAO.
    Hrgovic is being lined up with Dave freaking Allen?

    The only ones to challenge themselves recently have been: Dubois, Wardley, and Parker.
    So yea, the big doofus is a quitter, but damn is his resume impressive. I don´t see why anyone would not give him credit for that.
     
  12. Ice8Cold

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    Usyk said in an interview that he was looking to fight Wardley if he wins but to be fair Usyk has been messing about with names a lot recently.
     
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  13. mrbigshot

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    Yeah ! :SimpHomer:
     
  14. Ice8Cold

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    So you think Usyk will have a trilogy with Dubois? :D
     
  15. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Should dubois win it could be . If wardley wins he will nevertheless not face wardley imho .

    Usyk is currently avoiding anybody who could pose a danger to him , protecting his paper "zero" at any costs . Wardley is way to dangerous for aging usyk . Not saying wardley would win for sure but too much risk for usyk.