Why does Moses Itauma target fights with old men?

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  1. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    He's recently fought over-40 year old boxers: Mariusz Wach (age 45), Dan Garber (age 40) and Mike Balogun (age 42).

    Last time out he fought a shot Dillian Whyte.

    Now he wants age 44 Kubrat Pulev.

    Sure, I know he's young, coming up to age 21. But Floyd Patterson won a world title against a top prime opponent at age 21. And Mike Tyson not only won a world title at age 20, but defended it TWICE before turning 21, all three being against PRIME top contenders.

    Itauma ducked an IBF eliminator against Frank Sanchez, who is far from unbeatable.

    Why won't Itauma at least fight a decent, prime journeyman like Jermaine Franklin, Brandon Moore, Guido Vianello, Stephan Shaw, or David Adeleye?

    Why bully old men? What does it prove?
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    He doesn't target anyone.

    His management target over 40s fighters because they have name recognition while garnering experience at low risk.
     
  3. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    They fall over easier helping his management build hype while avoiding risk.
     
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  4. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    Low risk, yes they fall over easier.

    He's recently avoided Frank Sanchez, who has more name value than old men like Mike Balogun and Dan Garber.

    And Mile Tyson never avoided anyone at age 20 and 21. So it's safe to say Moses Itauma is no Mike Tyson. Perhaps he'll be another Jared Anderson, or the next Deontay Wilder.
     
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  5. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Yeah it's disappointing. I'd like to see him face a hungry young fighter like Torrez Jnr who will have a go.
     
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  6. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Cos that's exactly the way he should be getting managed.
     
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  7. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It’s the hype that gives it a bad look. Otherwise his opposition is just fine for his age and experience.

    Though I’d have much rather seen him taken on the Frank Sanchez challenge.
     
  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    I'm a lot more worried about his inactivity. He needs to fight a lot more often than he is currently.

    In fairness, it is early in his career (hence why above) and I was really impressed with how he went from a good journeyman to a seasoned vet from McKean to Whyte.
     
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  10. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Actually that was exactly what I was thinking. We didn't see anything when Whyte fell over after thirty seconds so Itauma is still the guy he was, someone who hasn't done anything and is being called the future based solely on the eye test.

    However, Moses isn't stepping up, surely there's a reason.

    P.S. For anyone who thinks Whyte was anything different. Whyte is liquid hot garbage and has been since before Povetkin bounced his head off the canvas. Imagine spending your whole life boxing and you lose to the same punch in every single fight.
     
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  11. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg @paulmillsfitness Full Member

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    Itauma, although a bit too inactive for my liking, is being matched exactly how a prospect should be. There’s no rush, plus the belts are tied up for another 9 months or so.
     
  12. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hrgovic recently turned down a fight with Itauma, probably due to dissatisfaction with the offer. Itauma has plenty of time, but I still think he will take a big step forward and get knocked out...
     
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  13. Keldan

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    I just think he should be fighting more often, but as he's already headlining PPV's I think they'll be relying on big name fighters that are way past their best for a while.