Moses Itauma Calls for Tougher Tests After First-Round Demolition of Dillian Whyte in Riyadh
Moses Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in under two minutes amid claims Whyte suffered a pre-fight leg injury, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and fighter Sunny Edwards.
- Moses Itauma defeated Dillian Whyte with a first-round knockout in Riyadh over the weekend, ending the bout in less than two minutes.
- The fight was billed as Itauma's biggest test amid Whyte's pre-fight leg injury and Whyte's uncertain future in boxing.
- Itauma landed a powerful right hook that sent Whyte to the canvas before the referee waved off the fight with 119 seconds elapsed.
- Itauma, aged 20 with a perfect 13-0 record including 11 knockouts, said he is ready for any opponent and expects to become world champion if given the chance.
- The victory positions Itauma as a top heavyweight prospect on track for a world title shot within the next 12 months while calls grow for him to face leading contenders like Joseph Parker and Agit Kabayel.
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