Moses Itauma faces Dillian Whyte in a heavyweight bout on Saturday, August 16, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds, with Itauma’s WBO Intercontinental title on the line.
Slovakian-born British southpaw Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) makes his second ring appearance of the year and looks to remain undefeated. Jamaican-British former title challenger and two-time interim WBC champion Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) aims for his fourth straight win since his TKO loss to Tyson Fury in April 2022. Itauma is 20, while Whyte is 37.
On the Itauma vs Whyte undercard, Britain’s Nick Ball (22-0-1, 13 KOs) defends his WBA featherweight title against Australia’s Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs). In another title bout, Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic (18-1, 14 KOs) defends his WBO International heavyweight title against David Adeleye (14-1, 13 KOs) of the UK.
The Japan vs UK matchup features Hayato Tsutsumi (7-0, 4 KOs) against Qais Ashfaq (13-3-1, 5 KOs) at lightweight. Plus, former champion Raymond Ford (17-1-1, 8 KOs) of Camden, NJ, meets Puerto Rico’s former title challenger Abraham Nova (24-3-1, 17 KOs) at super featherweight.
Itauma vs Whyte results
Get Itauma vs Whyte full fight card results below.
- Moses Itauma def. Dillian Whyte by KO (R1, 1:59) | Watch video
- Nick Ball def. Sam Goodman by decision (117-111, 118-110, 115-113) | Watch video
- Hayato Tsutsumi def. Qais Ashfaq by TKO (R3, 2:08)
- Filip Hrgovic def. David Adeleye by unanimous decision (98-91, 99-90, 99-90)
- Raymond Ford def. Abraham Nova by unanimous decision (96-94, 97-93, 97-93)
- Mohammed Alakel def. Yumnam Santosh Singh by KO (R1, 2:26)
Itauma vs Whyte live blog
Video: Itauma vs Whyte full card highlights
Wrapping up the coverage, here are the full fight card highlights, featuring Moses Itauma’s KO of Dillian Whyte, Nick Ball’s fire fight with Sam Goodman, and the rest of the undercard action.
Ringside video: Moses Itauma dominates Dillian Whyte
Check out this ringside footage as Moses Itauma dominates, drops, and stops Dillian Whyte in the first round.
Video: Filip Hrgovic bests David Adeleye
Here’s the fight highlight featuring Filip Hrgovic against David Adeleye in a 10-rounder at heavyweight. Hrgovic earns a unanimous decision to retain his WBO International belt.
Video: Hayato Tsutsumi drops & stops Qais Ashfaq
Check out the fight video highlights featuring Hayato Tsutsumi as he dominates Qais Ashfaq to a stoppage victory, scoring three knockdowns along the way.
Video: Itauma KO's Whyte in first round
Here’s a short video of the finish as Moses Itauma knocks out Dillian Whyte. The full fight video has now also been released.
Itauma vs Whyte fight photos now live
The photos from the event – including Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte, as well as the undercard action – have been published.
Itauma vs Whyte post-fight press conference
Watch the Itauma vs Whyte post-fight press conference.
Moses Itauma KO's Dillian Whyte in first round
Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) dominates and stops Dillian Whyte (31-4, 21 KOs) in the first round. Slovakian-born British southpaw Itauma overwhelmed Whyte with a barrage of punches to the head and body, dropping the Jamaican-British former two-time interim WBC champion with a right hand.
Whyte attempted to rise but appeared too wobbly from the punches, prompting the referee to wave the fight off. The time of the stoppage was 1:59.
With the win, Itauma retains his WBO Intercontinental heavyweight title.
Nick Ball after his fight with Sam Goodman
Check out the post-fight interview as Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) reacts to his WBA featherweight title defense against Sam Goodman (20-1, 8 KOs).
Main event time: Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte
The main event is up next, featuring Slovakian-born British southpaw Moses Itauma (12-0, 10 KOs) against Jamaican-British former title challenger and two-time interim WBC champion Dillian Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs). The heavyweight bout is scheduled for 10 rounds, with Itauma’s WBO Intercontinental title on the line.
Nick Ball defeats Sam Goodman by decision to retain title
Nick Ball (23-0-1, 13 KOs) successfully defends his WBA featherweight title in a highly competitive fight against Australia’s Sam Goodman (20-1, 8 KOs). After 12 rounds, the judges scored it 117-111, 118-110, and 115-113.
Derek Chisora picks his winner for Itauma vs Whyte
Former two-time heavyweight title challenger Derek Chisora picks his winner for the Itauma vs Whyte fight.
Dillian Whyte handwrapping
Backstage with Dillian Whyte as he gets his hands wrapped for the main event fight against Moses Itauma.”
Ball vs Goodman underway
The championship bout between Britain’s WBA featherweight titleholder Nick Ball (22-0-1, 13 KOs) and Australia’s Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs) is unfolding.
Co-main event: Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman
The co-main event is next, with Nick Ball (22-0-1, 13 KOs) of the UK defending his WBA featherweight title against Australia’s Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs).
Hayato Tsutsumi drops & stops Qais Ashfaq in third round
Hayato Tsutsumi (8-0, 5 KOs) of Japan dominates and stops Qais Ashfaq (13-4-1, 5 KOs) of the UK in the third round at lightweight. Tsutsumi dropped Ashfaq at the end of the second round and twice in the third. The stoppage came at 2:08 of the round.
Filip Hrgovic defeats David Adeleye by decision
Filip Hrgovic (19-1, 14 KOs) of Croatia defeats David Adeleye (14-2, 13 KOs) of the UK by unanimous decision with scores of 98-91, 99-90, and 99-90. With the win, Hrgovic retains his WBO International heavyweight title.
Filip Hrgovic suffers a cut
Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic (18-1, 14 KOs) suffers a cut in the second round during his heavyweight bout against David Adeleye (14-1, 13 KOs) from the UK. However, Hrgovic seems to be in charge of the fight.
Moses Itauma at the arena
Moses Itauma is also in the arena for his main event bout against Dillian Whyte.
Video: Raymond Ford vs Abraham Nova
Check out some of the action from the Raymond Ford vs Abraham Nova fight.
Dillian Whyte arrives to the arena
Dillian Whyte arrives at the ANB Arena for his fight against Moses Itauma.
Raymond Ford defeats Abraham Nova by decision
In the main card opener, former champion Raymond Ford (18-1-1, 8 KOs) of Camden, NJ defeats Puerto Rico’s former title challenger Abraham Nova (24-4-1, 17 KOs) by unanimous decision. After 10 rounds at super featherweight, the judges scored it 96-94, 97-93, and 97-93.
Mohammed Alakel KO's Yumnam Santosh Singh in first round
Kicking off the action, Mohammed Alakel (5-0, 1 KO) of Saudi Arabia earns his first stoppage victory, as he dominates India’s Yumnam Santosh Singh (3-7, 1 KO) at lightweight. The time of the stoppage was 2:26 into the first round.
Itauma vs Whyte: Free prelims
Among the Itauma vs Whyte prelims, Mohammed Alakel (4-0) of Saudi Arabia takes on India’s Yumnam Santosh Singh (3-6, 1 KO). The bout is scheduled for six rounds at lightweight.
Itauma vs Whyte: How to watch and start time
Itauma vs Whyte airs live on DAZN. The start time in the U.S. is 12:45 PM ET / 9:45 AM PT. The start time in the UK is 5:45 PM BST.