Why is Itauma not calling on Gassiev?

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  1. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    And please don't say "it's not a good fight," or "he doesn't want the WBA regular," because they said they wanted the WBA regular title when Pulev had it, and Warren was willing to sue to try to get Pulev. Now that Gassiev has it, Murat's camp says Itauma's people are not to be found, and indeed, the first name out of Moses' mouth today was Hrgovic.

    Why no Gassiev for the WBA regular? Pulev was a good fight for them. Why not Murat?
     
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  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    I think Gassiev is pretty overrated on here to be honest.
     
  3. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Gassiev was amazing at cruiserweight close to a decade ago. The one I saw against Pulev gets absolutely annihilated by Itauma.
     
  4. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Again, not the issue. They wanted the WBA regular when it was Pulev. Why not now?
     
  5. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gassiev lasts 2 rounds ,,maybe
     
  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Then why not fight him, then?
     
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  7. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Probably high risk and low reward...
     
  8. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    No, i think he will last the distance
     
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  9. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Because he's ducking him. Is that what you wanted to hear? Are you happy now?
     
  10. mrbigshot

    mrbigshot Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Exactly . Wba title is meaningless and murat fairly dangerous .
     
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    OldSchoolBoxing Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is actually for Gassiev's own good. If he faced Itauma, Itauma would send him to the hospital in 3 rounds.
     
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  12. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Again...WBA regular championship, which is the real WBA #1 contender spot. High risk high reward.
     
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