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15 Aug 2025, 11:38

Moses Itauma is preparing for a fight with Dillian Whyte

  • Moses Itauma will face Dillian Whyte on September 16 in Riyadh.
  • Itauma has a record of 12-0, with 10 knockouts, and is eager for a title fight.
  • Whyte is an experienced boxer with 31 wins and 3 losses.

On Saturday, September 16, there will be a fight between young British boxer Moses Itauma and seasoned Dillian Whyte in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This bout is part of the Riyadh season and will be an important test for Itauma, who has a record of 12-0, with 10 knockouts.

Itauma, 20 years old, is eager to prove that he can compete with veterans like Whyte, who has 31 wins and 3 losses. The fight will start at 19:30 British time and will be broadcast on BBC 5 Sports Extra.

Among his previous achievements - 24 wins at the amateur level, of which 11 were by knockout. Itauma recently stated that his goal is to become the world champion, and a win over Whyte could be a significant step in that direction.

Whyte, the former WBC champion, could have the opportunity to stop Itauma's "hype train" if he manages to secure a win. There is great interest in the fight, as it could impact the careers of both boxers.

As part of the boxing evening, there will also be other interesting bouts, including a fight between Nick Ball and Sam Goodmen for the WBA title in the featherweight division.

Tags: Sport/Boxing

Articles on this topic:

  • www.bbc.com - Time to believe the hype? Itauma hits big stage
  • www.forbes.com - Moses Itauma Vs. Dillian Whyte: Date, Time And How To Watch
  • apnews.com - Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma faces his toughest test in Dillian Whyte
  • www.espn.com - Moses Itauma: I don't get enough credit for fighting Dillian Whyte
  • www.independent.co.uk - Moses Itauma: ‘A lot of people are too enslaved to their emotions’