Moses Itauma v Dillian Whyte

[devsherdteam]

Unbeaten heavyweight Moses Itauma will face fellow Briton Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia on 16 August.

The 20-year-old, seen as one of British boxing's top prospects, has stopped 10 of his 12 opponents since turning professional.

The bout marks a major step up for the Kent fighter, with Whyte, 37, a former world-title challenger and seasoned contender.

In the co-main event in Riyadh, Liverpool's WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball, 28, defends his belt against Australia's Sam Goodman.

Also on the card, former super-featherweight world champion Anthony Cacace, 36, takes on American Raymond Ford, while British heavyweight David Adeleye, 28, faces Croatia's Filip Hrgovic.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/a...s/c0mrdv19nzlo

This is gonna be a massive test for Itauma! He’s looked great so far, but Whyte’s got the experience. Still, at 20, Moses has some serious potential. The co-main with Nick Ball defending his title is another one to watch.

[TIC]

i see they've reduced moses v dillian to ten rounds

[Primo Carnera]

i see they've reduced moses v dillian to ten rounds

Do we know why? Load of bollocks. Wasn’t it supposed to be a WBA International title on the line, with #1 contender status or some such bullshit? Can’t do that and make it 10 rounds. Ridiculous.

[TIC]

why is a very good question & at who's request?

[ykdadamaja]

Dillian looks in shape.

[Master]

Moses is so calm and calculating which makes him ominous. Although there is a rumour that Itauma was dropped in sparring.

Whyte should be in shape especially for a fight of this stature. Ironically if Whyte was in this shape against his last opponent he would not have got this opportunity.

No idea why this would be a 10 rounder now. Hope it is not a factor in this contest.

[Spicoli]

Any word on who changed the distance ? it should definitely be a 12 rounder. Though ironically no one thinks it’ll go near 12. Does feel a little hand held. In general card is just off not being in the U.K. Literally their only world champ in Ball and not at home.