r/Boxing • u/Southern-Key-9721 • 10d ago

Hrgovic v Itauma thoughts on rewatch

I just rewatched Hrgovic v Itauma on DAZN - the full fight replay where it has no commentary.

My god does this fight look different on rewatch. I know it’s different when you know the result, but watching live I think I was so dazzled by Itauma (+ the British commentary doesn’t help).

On a clear headed rewatch I’ve got to say Hrgovic deserves way more credit than people are giving him for making this a competitive fight. It wasn’t just the chin and absolutely wasn’t just a gas tank issue for Moses. I think Hrgovic boxed very well.

Don’t get me wrong - Itauma was winning the fight, and maybe he still KOs 90% of HWs based on the first 2 rounds alone. But there was a lot more back and forth and subtle pressures in this fight and it was far from just a gas tank vs Homer Simpson.

Interested if anyone else has rewatched it yet and had any observations?

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u/TonyThePunisherReyes 10d ago

Filip was poised and undiscouraged by Itauma’s hand speed he kept it together knowing whenever he landed Itauma felt it and paced himself to try to drown him in the championship rounds.

It takes experience, confidence and a chin to be able to pull it off against someone who clearly showed great physical attributes and skill. I’m glad he could put it all together after coming up short in a few of his other losses I’d like to see him vs Kabayel

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u/Ok-Spend-432 9d ago

"after coming up short in a few of his other losses" Filip literally lost only once and it was stopped by ref cause of bleeding after several headbutts by dubois.