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  • Krusty
    Krusty Posts: 39
    Whyte is done, needs to hang his gloves up. Not that big of a win as some would have you think.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 35,987
    Awful performance from Whyte, didn't look interested at all. That said Itauma is the real deal and is going to rule the HW division.

    Can't agree with Turki's post-fight comments though that he'd like to set up Itauma v Usyk. Firstly i think that would be very unfair on Parker who deserves to fight Usyk, and secondly there's no way Itauma is ready for a fight with Usyk yet. 
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    Chris_from_Sidcup said:
    Awful performance from Whyte, didn't look interested at all. That said Itauma is the real deal and is going to rule the HW division.

    Can't agree with Turki's post-fight comments though that he'd like to set up Itauma v Usyk. Firstly i think that would be very unfair on Parker who deserves to fight Usyk, and secondly there's no way Itauma is ready for a fight with Usyk yet. 
    Also don't think it is fair on Itauma. If he was to win (I don't think he would), where on earth do you go from there? .
  • blackpool72
    blackpool72 Posts: 23,667
    Usyk probably only has 2 or 3 fights left before he retires.
    Itauma should continue to fight and gain more experience and then clean up the division when Usyk retires.
  • larryorcolin
    larryorcolin Posts: 84
    Perhaps Fabio Wardley would be a good test for Itauma, but I think we'll probably see him in with a couple of overseas boxers next, the likes Jarell Miller or Andy Ruiz.   
  • Gisappointed
    Gisappointed Posts: 985
    edited August 18
    Although Usyk is relatively small for a superb HW, is Itauma big enough to challenge 2m+ fighters who will come out of the woodwork?
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    Gisappointed said:
    Although Usyk is relatively small for a superb HW, is Itauma big enough to challenge 2m+ fighters who will come out of the woodwork?

    Such as?
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,841
    Gisappointed said:
    Although Usyk is relatively small for a superb HW, is Itauma big enough to challenge 2m+ fighters who will come out of the woodwork?

    Itauma isn't exactly short at 6'4" Frazier, Mike Tyson, Marciano all under 6' - Louis just over 6' and the GOAT was under 6'3" - I accept that there were fewer giants back then.
    Right now Fury is probably the tallest elite at 6'9" but the average over time of World Heavyweight Champions is around 6'3"-6'4" - it's very rare for a giant heavyweight to be a good mover with fast hands (I give you Valuev!).

    Itauma is big enough.
  • Gisappointed
    Gisappointed Posts: 985
    Jalolov and Dong will give him a run for the title.  I think they are waiting for Usyk to retire because they don't have the stamina.

    Itauma still inexperienced and Fury will be back for a payday.
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    Gisappointed said:
    Jalolov and Dong will give him a run for the title.  I think they are waiting for Usyk to retire because they don't have the stamina.

    Itauma still inexperienced and Fury will be back for a payday.
    Dong?
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  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 35,987

  • brownbear
    brownbear Posts: 78
    bobmunro said:
    Gisappointed said:
    Although Usyk is relatively small for a superb HW, is Itauma big enough to challenge 2m+ fighters who will come out of the woodwork?

    Itauma isn't exactly short at 6'4" Frazier, Mike Tyson, Marciano all under 6' - Louis just over 6' and the GOAT was under 6'3" - I accept that there were fewer giants back then.
    Right now Fury is probably the tallest elite at 6'9" but the average over time of World Heavyweight Champions is around 6'3"-6'4" - it's very rare for a giant heavyweight to be a good mover with fast hands (I give you Valuev!).

    Itauma is big enough.
    Was listening to an old Five Live boxing podcast the other day, and for the 'Rumble in the Jungle', both fighters were well under sixteen stone!! If memory serves when Henry Cooper fought Ali he was 14st 10lbs, incredible how the physicality of boxers has changed in a couple of generations.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,841
    FFS


  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 3,698
    Love boxing but some of these bouts are a farce. Understand it's a cash grab but its ridiculous. 

    Don't mind the misfits as they mostly fight each other so is basically glorified white collar boxing but certainly go out my way to watch it. 

    On a positive note, looking forward to proper fight in Canelo Vs Crawford, should be an interesting clash of styles!
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,691
    Big crowd at Windsor park in Belfast for Crocker v Donovan. 

    On the undercard i saw the last round of Davis v Agyarko. Apparently a good fight. Agyarko with the victory though he did get knocked down in the final round. 
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,691
    Problem for Crocker fighting a southpaw is that Donovan keeps stepping on his foot. 
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,821
    Strange scoring 
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    Another joke of a decision. Donovan won that clearly.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,691
    Had Donovan 114 to 112 even with the two knock downs. 
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    I can't see how Crocker won any round other than the two 10-8 rounds.
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  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    Cmon bud! 5/2 bud on points looks big to me
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,240
    Crawford is winning this by at least 5 rounds. Boxing beautifully 
  • Carter
    Carter Posts: 14,240
    I really hope there isnt a robbery if thos goes another round 
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    I gave canelo 3 rounds, judging it with a sombrero on... that was an absolute masterclass and if he was more active bud would be in GOAT conversations
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    Masterclass by Crawford.
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    Would absolutely love Bud to play the boss move and fight Benevidez and then retire
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,222
    115-113 🤣🤣🤣
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    You could see Canelo getting frustrated how easily he was getting hit and then when he threw a punch Crawford wasn't there.
    Correct decision for a change.
  • Chris_from_Sidcup
    Chris_from_Sidcup Posts: 35,987
    Unbelievable performance from Crawford. 116-112 i think was the least he deserved, 115-113 doesn't do that performance justice.

    Crawford now a three weight undisputed champion. He's 38 later this month, not sure what else there is left for him to do.
  • superclive98
    superclive98 Posts: 4,766
    CAFCsayer said:
    Would absolutely love Bud to play the boss move and fight Benevidez and then retire
    Can't see that happening. What weight?

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