Comments Thread For: Reign man? Moses Itauma shows no limits in TKO of Dillian Whyte

[MatteoAlderson]

Who are the 3 undisputed champs Whyte will have faced? Joshua was never undisputed, he collected the alphabet belts when Fury took his mental health hiatus.

[NihonJim]

So just like I predicted before the fight when PLENTY on here were saying Whyte was a real test and might be at Itauma, those same people now turn round and give Itauma no credit.

Yes we still need to see harder tests but it's clear that Itauma is one of the most talented heavyweights we have seen in a long time and an exciting prospect.

[Oregonian]

I wasn't impressed at all. Everyone knows that Whyte is a D level fighter and always has been. But I find the new level of excitement for Ituma intriguing from the usual suspect fans. Hopefully he gets a fight with Usyk soon so that demographic of fans will cry. They are going to to be supremely disappointed just like they were when Fury literally bashed Wilders head in.

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YOU, thou art in this Universe, a Demi-god ruling over the boxing community realm “WAS NOT IMPRESSED”.
Once again, YOU, the almighty Docholiday is intrigued by the “excitement of the usual fans”.

Well, alright, give us this day our daily bread and insight to the greatest boxing mind.

That’s not to say I think Itauma is the real deal. Nope. Just your level of condescending attitude.

Itauma is 20 years old so yeah he can be fast but he shouldn’t be flubby at all so I do agree, Usyk at 38 will still flatten him.

[fistandfury]

I hope Whyte got paid and the promise of a job within the ring eco system, he took one for the team tonight.

[Oracle01]

That was some quick, violent destruction. Itauma's punches are very deceptive. They do not seem incredibly powerful but they cause quick destruction. His hands are quick and the opponents do not see the punches. We keep saying he needs to be tested but that may not happen until he fights someone in the top 5. Even then, his highlight reel is now starting to look like the highlight reel that was used to promote young Mike Tyson before he became the champion. For the first time in a very long time there is some real excitement in the heavyweight division.

He does not just blindly throw combinations, he has great punch selection and accuracy, with speed and power, which is a deadly combination. Does not rush or smother his opponents either, reminds me of a young Tyson. Also very calm and collected. Destroyed whyte then slowly turned around and walked off. Another day in the office. Lets hope he has a chin.

[TheIronMike]

Notes? Do you believe Rick can matriculate his way to this? Its not in him, he's doing the best he can.

Anyone can make small improvements to their game. It is certainly not in him, that much is clear.

[Oracle01]

Dillian Whyte looked uninterested from the beginning of the press conferences to the final stoppage. He didnt want to engage in talk because he knew it would show. He took extra time in the dressing room because he was mentally setting for the inevitable. There was no set up in the fight. Whyte just knew what was coming and took it when it arrived.

He was so uninterested he came into the ring in the best shape he has for 10 years. Great take.

[Oracle01]

’nobody has done that to whyte’

is this a joke?

Dude has been knocked out 3 times. By Joshua, Povetkin and Fury. Povetkin probably the one who KO’d him the worse. I personally don’t believe this win for Itauma proved anything. He’s certainly skilled as hell, fast, calculated and powerful. But we need to see him vs a Parker, Zhang or even Hrgovic before we can truly rate him.

You didn't comprehend the question. Nobody has run through Whyte in 1 round.

[Goatintheboat]

Dillian Whyte looked uninterested from the beginning of the press conferences to the final stoppage. He didnt want to engage in talk because he knew it would show. He took extra time in the dressing room because he was mentally setting for the inevitable. There was no set up in the fight. Whyte just knew what was coming and took it when it arrived.

Think you may be right

[Goatintheboat]

Hrgovic should be next. Itauma has that No 1 WBO ranking, Hrgovic is No 2.