Live results: Moses Itauma KO’s Dillian Whyte in heavyweight clash – Video

Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte square off in a heavyweight boxing match, live from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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.

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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.

Moses Itauma and Frank Warren after Itauma's victory over Dillian Whyte
Moses Itauma and promoter Frank Warren after Itauma's victory over Dillian Whyte at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Dillian Whyte suffers a knockdown during his bout against Moses Itauma in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Dillian Whyte suffers a knockdown during his bout against Moses Itauma at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Nick Ball defeats Sam Goodman during their boxing bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Nick Ball defeats Sam Goodman during their bout at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Sam Goodman and Nick Ball during their boxing bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sam Goodman and Nick Ball during their bout at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Hayato Tsutsumi defeats Qais Ashfaq during their boxing bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hayato Tsutsumi defeats Qais Ashfaq during their bout at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Filip Hrgovic during his bout against David Adeleye in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Filip Hrgovic during his bout against David Adeleye at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Raymond Ford defeats Abraham Nova during their boxing bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Raymond Ford defeats Abraham Nova during their bout at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

Mohammed Alakel defeats Yumnam Santosh Singh during their boxing bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Alakel defeats Yumnam Santosh Singh during their bout at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 16, 2025 | Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

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.

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Parviz Iskenderov is a former Muay Thai fighter who provides in-depth coverage of the latest news, events, results, and more.

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