Comments Thread For: Is Moses Itauma the most hyped 14-0 heavyweight in history?

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The hype surrounding Moses Itauma is far from unprecedented, but is is justified? asks Matt Christie.
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[Toffee]

People were declaring Joe Joyce to be unbeatable after 12 pro fights.

Then wrote him off after 16.

It can change very quickly!

[dan_cov]

I think David Price should be on the list, he had huge hype and lots was screaming he was heir to the Klitschko throne.

[IronDanHamza]

People are saying he beats everyone including Usyk. I've seen that said numerous times by current and ex boxers.

Carl Froch gives Wardley, Dubois, Fury or AJ "no chance" vs him.

I rate Moses he looks good but how many times will it take for people to learn? He currently hasn't fought anyone in the Top 10. The jury is out on him at this moment. Declaring the likes of these fighters have "no chance" vs him and he will beat Usyk is just wild.

[hugh grant]

Itauma not best anyone, but beat people more impressively than anyone has or might do. And he passed eye test so far

[MarbleFallsMauler]

Audrey Harrison, David Price come to mind.
Mike Tyson was being recognized at that mark in his career.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

People are saying he beats everyone including Usyk. I've seen that said numerous times by current and ex boxers.

Carl Froch gives Wardley, Dubois, Fury or AJ "no chance" vs him.

I rate Moses he looks good but how many times will it take for people to learn? He currently hasn't fought anyone in the Top 10. The jury is out on him at this moment. Declaring the likes of these fighters have "no chance" vs him and he will beat Usyk is just wild.

We need to see him in with someone explosive who can put him on the back foot.

He clearly has the speed, accuracy, power and punch selection to get rid of the durable guys like Franklin. What we need to know is does he have the defensive skills and mental toughness when somebody puts it on him.

[IronDanHamza]

We need to see him in with someone explosive who can put him on the back foot.

He clearly has the speed, accuracy, power and punch selection to get rid of the durable guys like Franklin. What we need to know is does he have the defensive skills and mental toughness when somebody puts it on him.

Looked nervous to me between rounds 1 and 2 and 2 and 3 against Franklin.

Definitely needs more experience he's no where near ready for the elite yet in my opinion.

He's got a lot of talent and ability that's clear, question mark on his chin, gas tank. Can he handle pressure, can he keep it going when someone can take his punches? So many question marks left there at the moment.

Never understand why these people go so over the top, especially here in the UK. Froch's comments are ridiculous.

Have we not learned from David Price?

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Looked nervous to me between rounds 1 and 2 and 2 and 3 against Franklin.

Definitely needs more experience he's no where near ready for the elite yet in my opinion.

He's got a lot of talent and ability that's clear, question mark on his chin, gas tank. Can he handle pressure, can he keep it going when someone can take his punches? So many question marks left there at the moment.

Never understand why these people go so over the top, especially here in the UK. Froch's comments are ridiculous.

Have we not learned from David Price?

I actually hope they don’t rush him. I’ve been very impressed with his punch selection and timing but there are still lots of boxes that need ticking before you put him in with the elite.

I don’t mind the Hrgovic fight next, largely because I don’t really rate Hrgovic offensively and he’s durable. I think that’s a good fight to get him rounds in the bank. The division is really shallow tbf, it’s difficult to match him.

The Usyk fight gives me Tito vs Vargas vibes.

[IronDanHamza]

I actually hope they don’t rush him. I’ve been very impressed with his punch selection and timing but there are still lots of boxes that need ticking before you put him in with the elite.

I don’t mind the Hrgovic fight next, largely because I don’t really rate Hrgovic offensively and he’s durable. I think that’s a good fight to get him rounds in the bank. The division is really shallow tbf, it’s difficult to match him.

The Usyk fight gives me Tito vs Vargas vibes.

Hrgovic would have made perfect sense. But he's fighting Dave Allen as we said.

What about Gassiev?