Overview

• Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) will contest his first scheduled 12-round fight against 37-year-old Dillian Whyte on August 16 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh.
• DAZN will air the event live on pay-per-view in the UK for £19.99, with the undercard beginning at 5:45 pm BST and main-event ring walks at 10:20 pm BST.
• Under Ben Davison’s guidance, Itauma embraced a strategic, chess-like training approach that reignited his passion and sharpened his in-ring tactics.
• Pundits including Dave Allen warn that Whyte’s extensive resume—featuring world title bouts and victories over top heavyweights—marks a significant step up in competition.
• A commanding win would likely move Itauma into WBO title eliminator territory and advance Saudi-backed promoters’ plans to accelerate his ascent.