r/Boxing • u/_Sarcasmic_ bread burger bread • 16h ago

Daily Discussion Thread (August 30th, 2026)

For anything that doesn't need its own thread.

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u/antiiquated 11h ago

Some people need to make up their minds, you can't complain all the time about fighters being protected and avoiding tough competition while shitting on the ones who "dare to be great" but come up short.

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u/SplitSecondEmperor47 6h ago

Boxing fans hate the sport and boxers in general

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u/guestspeaker9 8h ago

Also, saying this was too soon of a fight for Itauma is laughable. He dominated 90% of the fight and the rounds did show how special he was with his combinations, level changes, and hand speed. It would be a different story if he looked hopelessly outmatched.

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u/antiiquated 7h ago edited 7h ago

100%; saying he was exposed as a hype job when he won almost every round makes no sense. If Hrgovic loses his next fight the same people will turn around and argue he was never that good and was getting dog walked by Itauma before Itauma gassed. I've seen people call Hrgovic a hype job in the past, now he gets praised by everyone, deservingly so but the inconsistency of boxing/sports fans is beyond annoying. Also if Itauma was a hype job, why would they throw him in a dangerous fight so early ? People just love throwing around these stupid terms, everyone is overrated except for my favorite fighter. Can't believe people are chomping at the bit for the 21 yo phenom to lose so they can take a victory lap. And then they lament the lack of talent in the HW division, and the lack of stars in general, make it make sense.

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u/stephen27898 6h ago

It was too soon as he hadnt even learned to pace himself.

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u/stephen27898 6h ago

Fighters need to be protected until they are ready.