British Heavyweight Moses Itauma Flooring Whyte in Style

Moses Itauma defeats Dillian Whyte with a stunning first-round knockout, extending his unbeaten record to 13-0 with 11 knockouts.

Moses Itauma, a 20-year-old British heavyweight, secured a stunning first-round knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The young boxer showcased his speed, precision, and ruthless finishing ability, far beyond his years, in front of a raucous crowd at the ANB Arena. Itauma's explosive start caught Whyte off guard, as he snapped the veteran's head back with a sharp jab and followed up with body shots that forced Whyte onto the ropes.

Itauma's devastating combination of hooks and straight rights rained down on Whyte, who was badly shaken. A final overhand right sent Whyte crashing to the canvas, and although he managed to get up, the referee had seen enough and waved off the bout with 1:04 left on the clock. The knockout came less than three minutes into the fight, leaving fans in awe of Itauma's impressive display.

Fans on social media erupted over Itauma's dominating performance, praising the 20-year-old prodigy's skill and composure in the ring. Itauma's promoter, Frank Warren, was equally impressed, saying, “He's done everything that's been asked, he's the most unbelievable finisher.” Itauma himself hinted at future big fights, mentioning potential bouts against Joseph Parker or Agit Kabayel.

With this victory, Itauma improves his record to 13-0 with 11 knockouts and cements his status as one of boxing's brightest young stars. He's already being talked about as a future world champion, and his next fight could be a world title opportunity if the belts splinter in 2025. Itauma's plans for 2026 include becoming a world champion, saying, “If I get the opportunity, 100 percent [I can become a world champion in 2026].”

Moses Itauma's stunning first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte extended his unbeaten professional record to 13 victories, with 11 of those wins coming inside the distance. Whyte, 37, was making his comeback to the ring after a loss to Tyson Fury in 2022.

After the fight, Itauma expressed his willingness to face any opponent, saying, “I will fight anyone they put in front of me.” However, he humbly declined to call out unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, stating, “I don't believe I deserve the opportunity.” This display of humility showcases Itauma's sportsmanship and dedication to his craft.

Moses Itauma's promoter, Frank Warren, praised the 20-year-old's knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, calling him "the most unbelievable finisher". Itauma's dominant performance extended his unbeaten record to 13 wins, with 11 of those victories coming by way of knockout. Warren believes Itauma is on the path to becoming a world champion, potentially facing Joseph Parker or Oleksandr Usyk in the future.

Moses Itauma KNOCKS OUT Dillian Whyte in the FIRST ROUND

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In other boxing news, Nick Ball successfully defended his WBA featherweight title against Sam Goodman, winning by unanimous points decision. However, David Adeleye's match against Filip Hrgovic didn't go in his favor. These fights were part of the undercard for Itauma's bout against Whyte, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Itauma's win over Whyte has significant implications for his career, potentially setting up a world title fight in the near future. With his impressive record and knockout power, he's being touted as one of the most exciting young prospects in boxing. Meanwhile, Whyte's loss raises questions about his future in the sport, given his age and recent performances against less experienced opponents.