A dangerous fight unfolded live on DAZN as veteran heavyweight Dillian Whyte, 37, squared off against the young and highly touted Moses Itauma, just 20 years old. In front of a global audience, Itauma made a statement by dismantling Whyte in stunning fashion. The contest lasted just one minute and fifty-nine seconds, and the manner in which it ended left no doubt about the new force rising in the heavyweight division.
Dillian Whyte vs. Moses Itauma: Highlights, Results & Reaction originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Itauma dismantles Whyte in under two minutes, proving his power, patience, and world title ambitions
A dangerous fight unfolded live on DAZN as veteran heavyweight Dillian Whyte, 37, squared off against the young and highly touted Moses Itauma, just 20 years old. The bout took place inside the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where anticipation quickly turned into shock. In front of a global audience, Itauma made a statement by dismantling Whyte in stunning fashion. The contest lasted just one minute and fifty-nine seconds, and the manner in which it ended left no doubt about the new force rising in the heavyweight division.
From the opening bell, Itauma came out in his southpaw stance and established control with sharp jabs to both the head and body.
It was clear early that the young contender’s timing and accuracy would pose problems. As the exchanges continued, Itauma unleashed a flurry of punches that had Whyte in big trouble. A clean shot to the temple visibly hurt the veteran before a follow-up right hand sent him crashing to the canvas. Whyte did beat the count, but his legs betrayed him. Despite his protests, the referee made the call to stop the fight. The emphatic knockout was quickly shared online, with Hectec Boxing posting DAZN’s clip of the finish that showcased Itauma’s precision and power.
WOW ‼️ Moses Itauma stops Dillian Whyte in the first round ‼️#itaumavswhytepic.twitter.com/MHaeiNvnFC
— 𝐻𝐸𝐶𝑇𝐸𝐶 𝐵𝑂𝑋𝐼𝑁𝐺 (@HECCTECC) August 16, 2025
Post-fight, Itauma kept his energy high, shouting ‘what’s next, what’s next’ before addressing future possibilities. He made it known that he would fight whoever was placed in front of him. When asked about Oleksandr Usyk, Itauma admitted he would love that challenge but also emphasized that Joseph Parker deserves his opportunity first. Regardless of who gets the call, Itauma’s name is now firmly in the conversation. When asked if he will be a world champion in 2026, he answered without hesitation: ‘Absolutely.’
Ranked No. 1 with the WBO, Itauma is already within reach of a world title opportunity. After a performance like this, the boxing world will be watching closely. Whoever stands across the ring next, they’ll be facing a sharp, patient, and dangerous young talent destined for the sport’s biggest stages.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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