Overview

• Moses Itauma improved his record to 13-0 (11 KOs) by dispatching Dillian Whyte in the first round at Riyadh’s ANB Arena in just 119 seconds.
• Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh and heavyweight champion Tyson Fury have publicly called for an immediate bout between the 20-year-old southpaw and undisputed king Oleksandr Usyk.
• Itauma’s camp is prioritising gradual progression, having identified Jermaine Franklin, Agit Kabayel and Joseph Parker as plausible next opponents to secure more rounds.
• Joseph Parker remains the WBO mandatory challenger for Usyk’s undisputed titles, with negotiations for that bout expected to stretch into September.
• Dillian Whyte apologised to trainer Buddy McGirt after the stoppage loss and now faces an uncertain future following his first-round defeat.