US EditionMoses Itauma, Rising Heavyweight Prospect at Just 20, Thrills with First-Round Knockout of Dillian Whyte
Unbeaten 20-year-old Moses Itauma challenges 37-year-old veteran Dillian Whyte, with experts favoring Itauma to extend his 12-0 record in this career-defining heavyweight fight.
- In Riyadh, Moses Itauma, 20, faces Dillian Whyte, 37, with Itauma favored and Whyte could risk retirement if he loses.
- With a perfect 12-0 record, Moses Itauma, 20, enters as the favourite, while 37-year-old Dillian Whyte risks retirement if he loses.
- Official weigh-in results show Moses Itauma at 235 1/2 pounds and Dillian Whyte at 244 1/2 pounds, with ringwalks set for 10.20pm BST after a 5.45pm BST undercard.
- Winning here, Moses Itauma could earn a shot at the WBO heavyweight title, positioning him for a potential challenge if he beats Whyte in Riyadh tomorrow.
- Looking beyond Riyadh, if Oleksandr Usyk vacates the WBO belt, Joseph Parker would assume it, with David Higgins expecting a Parker-Itauma fight for the title.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right4Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
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C 37%
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