Overview

• Moses Itauma sent Dillian Whyte to the canvas inside the first round at ANB Arena, improving his record to 13-0 with 11 knockouts.
• The bout headlined a Saudi-backed DAZN pay-per-view event that featured a stacked undercard, including Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman for the WBA featherweight title and Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye.
• Promoters and media are urging a swift title challenge for Itauma, with potential opponents such as Joseph Parker and Agit Kabayel already being discussed for early 2026.
• Dillian Whyte, the 37-year-old former WBC interim heavyweight champion, suffered his third career knockout loss in his 34-fight professional run.
• Saudi organizers led by Turki Alalshikh and the General Entertainment Authority have invested heavily in global boxing events to cement Riyadh’s status as a premier heavyweight host.