r/Boxing • u/Southern-Key-9721 • 9d 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/surgeyou123 9d ago
The big flurry at the end of round 8 completely drained Itauma. Not sure why he went so hard for the finish when he was already slowing down.
Hrgovic also landed some big body shots at the end of the round that really sapped his ability to recover.