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Rising Heavyweight Star Moses Itauma Faces His Toughest Test in Dillian Whyte
The 20-year-old unbeaten Moses Itauma faces seasoned veteran Dillian Whyte in a key heavyweight bout that could define their boxing careers, with Itauma ranked No. 1 by WBO.
- On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte will fight at the ANB Arena in Riyadh for the vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title and WBO intercontinental and WBA international belts.
- Amid rising stakes, Moses Itauma is praised as the division’s next big thing, despite limited competition, while Dillian Whyte aims to silence doubters in this crossroads fight.
- The main undercard begins at around 5:45 pm BST, and headliner ringwalks are scheduled for about 10:20 pm BST, all streamed live on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
- According to the FanDuel Sportsbook, Moses Itauma is a –1300 favorite while Dillian Whyte is a +700 underdog, and Sporting News predicts an Itauma TKO in round five.
- Itauma could next vie for the WBO heavyweight title, as The Ring’s 2024 Prospect of the Year, with potential matchups on the horizon.
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Moses Itauma reveals 'uncomfortable' experience with boxing fan ahead of Dillian Whyte showdown
Moses Itauma has revealed one of the more awkward moments of his rising boxing career, an uncomfortable run-in with a fan on public transport, as he gears up for Saturday’s high-stakes clash with Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia
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