Itauma, Whyte Headline August Riyadh Boxing Event

Undefeated British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma, aged 20, is set to face veteran Dillian Whyte in the headline bout on August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of the Riyadh Season and coinciding with the Esports World Cup. Itauma, with a 12-0 record and 10 knockouts, has recently defeated Mike Balogun and Demsey McKean, further raising his profile as a rising star. Whyte, 37, is a former world-title challenger with victories over Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora, and is on a comeback streak after being cleared of a failed drug test and securing recent wins. The undercard includes WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball defending against Sam Goodman, Anthony Cacace facing Raymond Ford at junior lightweight, and a heavyweight bout between David Adeleye and Filip Hrgovic. This event is considered a pivotal moment for Itauma as he faces his toughest opponent yet. The card brings together rising prospects and established fighters for a major night in Saudi Arabia.