Overview

• Itauma secured a first-round knockout of former world title challenger Dillian Whyte in 1 minute 59 seconds at Riyadh’s ANB Arena on August 16.
• The victory extended his unbeaten professional record to 13-0 with 11 stoppage wins, 11 of which came inside two rounds.
• Promoter Frank Warren and Saudi organiser Turki Alalshikh have publicly signalled interest in matching Itauma against undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk or other elite heavyweights.
• Despite external calls for an immediate title-level clash, Itauma’s team emphasises a cautious build-up to preserve his health and long-term potential.
• The 20-year-old prospect plans to return to training immediately and aims to fight again before the end of the year.