Rising British heavyweight Moses Itauma will face the most brutal fight of his career when he headlines against former title challenger Dillian Whyte in an all-British bout in Riyadh. The unbeaten Itauma has 10 knockouts in 12 fights, with all the knockouts happening in the first two rounds. The veteran Whyte, who missed out on fighting Joe Joyce earlier in the year due to injury, has recovered and, characteristically, has decided to take on a tough test. The bookmakers have installed Moses Itauma as the overwhelming favorite. The fight details, where to watch, betting odds, and a preview are available below.
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Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte Details
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 10:20 BST
- Venue: ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Where to Watch Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | DAZN PPV |
| US | DAZN PPV |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Africa | Supersport |
Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte Fight Preview
Moses Itauma: form and statistics
At 20, the calls are getting louder for Moses Itauma to be given a title shot against Oleksandr Usyk. The young heavyweight has destroyed all his opponents to date, delivering an 83% stoppage rate. Born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and a Slovakian mother, Moses Itauma has stated that Prince Naseem Hamed is his favorite boxer. A look at the boxing style deployed by Itauma reveals that he works to emulate the power and unpredictability of Hamed's style. In 10 fights since a 2023 debut at Wembley, the young heavyweight has dominated his opponents. In his last fight in May, the southpaw destroyed Mike Balogun, smashing him at the beginning of round two to earn a sixth finish. Itauma was voted The Ring's 2024 Prospect of the Year.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 20
- Height: 6'2"
- Reach: 79"
- Last Weigh-in: 254 lbs (115.2kg)
- Record: 12-0
Dillian Whyte: form and statistics
At 37, Dillian Whyte continues to stay relevant in the heavyweight division. The former title challenger arrives in Riyadh off the back of three straight wins. Dillian Whyte has enjoyed an excellent career, losing only three times in 34 fights. His losses were to Anthony Joshua, Alexander Povetkin, and Tyson Fury. Three years ago, "The Body Snatcher" was knocked out by Fury in a failed bid for the WBC title at Wembley. Whyte is backing himself against Itauma, reminding the boxing world that he took the fight when others were avoiding the young prospect.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 37
- Height: 6'4"
- Reach: 78"
- Last Weigh-in: 261lbs (118.4 kg)
- Record: 31-3
Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte Fight Prediction
Based on Moses Itauma’s undefeated record and a string of early knockouts, we think that he has the power to stop the veteran Dillian Whyte. We predict Itauma to win by TKO.
Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte Fight Odds
| Bookmakers | Moses Itauma to Win by TKO | Dilian Whyte to Win |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.80 | 6.50 |
| 1xbet | 1.8 | 7.7 |
| Betway | 1.8 | 7.7 |
