RIYADH: Rising British boxing talent Moses Itauma lit up Riyadh this on Saturday night with a stunning performance, dispatching veteran Dillian Whyte in under a minute.
Itauma ended the heavyweight clash in just 50 seconds of the opening round, unleashing a relentless barrage of punches that forced the referee to stop the contest and declare him winner by knockout.
The bout, which began with the Saudi national anthem, was staged at anb Arena as part of the Esports World Cup, and drew a packed crowd who witnessed one of the year’s most anticipated heavyweight showdowns.
Despite the difference in experience, Itauma showed supreme confidence and dominance from the opening bell, proving his ability to stand among the sport’s elite. Whyte, meanwhile, struggled with Itauma’s speed and pressure, unable to regain control before the stoppage.
Moses Itauma in action against Dillian Whyte at the ANB Arena in Riyadh on Aug. 16, 2025. (Reuters)
