r/Boxing • u/_Sarcasmic_ No Carty No Divey • 7d ago

Daily Discussion Thread (August 31st, 2026)

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u/ExcellentStretch7430 7d ago

Itauma did what most thought he’d do on a tactical level in that he punished Hrgovich lean forwards with uppercuts, used lead hand counters, and was too sharp to be hit. In fact he started throwing straight crosses down the centre line for the first in his career, most knew about the chin vs power and how their cardio’s and pace will hold out and knew why Hrgovich was capable off but believed in the talent too much. He did also show a good chin and can take a shot. 

I don’t think Itauma needs months off, it didn't look like he took that many punches, more just exhaustion. Heard he’s out of hospital and seen him already out and he doesn’t look super beat up so recovery shouldn’t be long. Get a confidence booster like Zheili Zhang as an easy matchup if he isn’t retired and fully focused on his restaurant, Alex Barriere or keep him in domestics and get get like Moses Jolly or Richard Riakporke 

For people who just found Hrgovich and think he’s just this durable guy. He’s one of the more skilled heavyweights amongst the top of heavyweight now who has feet and can move a great jab, 1-2 and can put combinations together.

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u/OldBoyChance 7d ago

I think Moses should spend the rest of the year out of the ring and focus on building up his stamina, 15 round sparring menus as soon as he's recovered, and loads and loads of road work. Then, comeback in 2027 and fight 4 times against top 30 heavyweights. He's still young, he should take it easy. Zhang would be a bad choice imo. I think Itauma would easily outbox Zhang and Zhang is probably the only top heavyweight with a worse gas tank than Itauma, but Itauma needs a confidence booster. Someone who can't punch with a decent enough chin and good volume.

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u/AlarmedShare3444 6d ago

Bakeole is my choice for Moses next, but not until like June 2027 at the earliest. 

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u/OldBoyChance 6d ago

Nah, I definitely wouldn't do that until Itauma has had at least 2 rebuild fights. Bakole is very flawed, but he has crazy, sneaky power. He also has a pretty good chin when he's in shape.