Overview

• Trainer Buddy McGirt is guiding Whyte to channel his natural power into smarter, controlled tactics during sparring sessions.
• McGirt admitted he has never watched a single Moses Itauma fight, stressing his reliance on ring experience rather than opponent scouting.
• Twenty-year-old Moses Itauma remains unbeaten at 12-0 and says his camp with Ben Davison is focused on executing a precise game plan to leverage his power.
• The 12-round heavyweight matchup on August 16 in Riyadh pairs a rising WBO No. 1 prospect against a veteran former world title challenger seeking resurgence.
• A Whyte victory could restore his standing among the division’s elite, while a win for Itauma would fast-track his path toward a world title opportunity.