Dillian Whyte vs. Moses Itauma | PPV - 16 August 2025

[stujones]

God I hope this doesnt mean that the powers that be are treating Itauma as a ppv fighter. Yes, great potential but we do not know if he’s even British title level yet.

AJ was at this stage in his career, but he had Olympic gold on home soil and was a regular in the mainstream media at the time.

AJ first PPV was widely criticised but it was his final fight before his world title shot. It was also against a guy who beat him in the amateurs and was an up and comer himself. Plus wasn’t there some angle that it wasn’t originally the PPV headline.

AJ fought Sprott (closest comparison) and Cornish (domestic level) on non PPV and even some of his post world title fights have not been on dazn PPV.

You guys are already paying a fortune for it.

[KiwiRider]

God I hope this doesnt mean that the powers that be are treating Itauma as a ppv fighter. Yes, great potential but we do not know if he’s even British title level yet.

AJ was at this stage in his career, but he had Olympic gold on home soil and was a regular in the mainstream media at the time.

AJ first PPV was widely criticised but it was his final fight before his world title shot. It was also against a guy who beat him in the amateurs and was an up and comer himself. Plus wasn’t there some angle that it wasn’t originally the PPV headline.

AJ fought Sprott (closest comparison) and Cornish (domestic level) on non PPV and even some of his post world title fights have not been on dazn PPV.

You guys are already paying a fortune for it.

Funny how Joshua's first PPV (at least here in NZ) was Whyte, and Itauma's first PPV is Whyte.
But unfortunately a very different Whyte.
And I'm not paying for it, the only one on here paying for it will be Skanksta, he's a pay-pig for taking the piss PPV's

[MasterG]

AJ was at this stage in his career, but he had Olympic gold on home soil and was a regular in the mainstream media at the time.

AJ first PPV was widely criticised but it was his final fight before his world title shot. It was also against a guy who beat him in the amateurs and was an up and comer himself. Plus wasn’t there some angle that it wasn’t originally the PPV headline.

AJ fought Sprott (closest comparison) and Cornish (domestic level) on non PPV and even some of his post world title fights have not been on dazn PPV.

You guys are already paying a fortune for it.

Funny how Joshua's first PPV (at least here in NZ) was Whyte, and Itauma's first PPV is Whyte.
But unfortunately a very different Whyte.
And I'm not paying for it, the only one on here paying for it will be Skanksta, he's a pay-pig for taking the piss PPV's

I have no interest in paying a ppv price for a fight that does not interest me. Ppv for these kind of fights is a piss take really.

[Ruthless-RKO]

God I hope this doesnt mean that the powers that be are treating Itauma as a ppv fighter. Yes, great potential but we do not know if he’s even British title level yet.

AJ was at this stage in his career, but he had Olympic gold on home soil and was a regular in the mainstream media at the time.

AJ first PPV was widely criticised but it was his final fight before his world title shot. It was also against a guy who beat him in the amateurs and was an up and comer himself. Plus wasn’t there some angle that it wasn’t originally the PPV headline.

No one knew he would get the world title shot after Whyte. We don’t know what Matchroom’s plans were. It was all Martin who picked Joshua cus he knew he’d get a fat cheque.

[stujones]

AJ was at this stage in his career, but he had Olympic gold on home soil and was a regular in the mainstream media at the time.

AJ first PPV was widely criticised but it was his final fight before his world title shot. It was also against a guy who beat him in the amateurs and was an up and comer himself. Plus wasn’t there some angle that it wasn’t originally the PPV headline.

No one knew he would get the world title shot after Whyte. We don’t know what Matchroom’s plans were. It was all Martin who picked Joshua cus he knew he’d get a fat cheque.

I'm pretty certain though (but I cannot remember for the life of me what) that Whyte vs Joshua was a co main event PPV with another fight that pulled out? It got a load of negative responses about it being a PPV.

[Coco]

Whyte was PPV, they want Moses to be PPV. It will be PPV

They prob need it to pay Whyte

[coneye]

Whyte was PPV, they want Moses to be PPV. It will be PPV

They prob need it to pay Whyte

Got to admire Whyte , he really knows his worth and makes them pay it , good on him

[Ruthless-RKO]

Dillian Whyte’s manager provides update on Moses Itauma fight with ‘other opponents’ in discussions

Dillian Whyte's manager, Michael Ofo, says they have 'not committed' to fighting Moses Itauma just yet.

This comes days after reports emerged claiming that both parties were finalising terms to face each other on August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

According to the Ring Magazine, the Brits will headline a stacked bill that includes a WBA featherweight title defence for Nick Ball against Sam Goodman, as well as a 50-50 super featherweight clash between Anthony Cacace and Raymond Ford.

However, Ofo informed Seconds Out over the weekend that Itauma isn't the only name in consideration for Whyte's next fight.

"So discussions are still ongoing," said Ofo.

"We have not committed to anything. Moses is one of the opponents that we are speaking to.

"But again, Dillian is serious about his business.

"He wants to fight the best fighters; he is not just saying it.

"And we want to discuss and talk with whoever believes that they're the best.

"So, it will be a fantastic fight with him and Moses.

"I think everybody is already writing Dillian off, so that will be motivation in Dillian's training.

"He's ready, he is active. So it is going to be a good one if it does happen.

"It is not a done deal; we are still going through the cogs."

Ofo didn't reveal the other names in consideration for Whyte's next fight, although he ruled out a grudge match with Lawrence Okolie.

"No, Lawrence Okolie has got unfinished business with Richard Riakporhe," Ofo added.

Whyte was due to return to the ring last Saturday on the undercard of his protege Fabio Wardley's homecoming fight at Portman Road against Justis Huni.

However, he withdrew from the bill after receiving an offer for a 'big fight' in August.

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Taansend]

I've just remembered that Dillian Whyte's oldest son is four years older than Moses.

That's not something you see too often in a main event bout.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Moses going ahead of Whyte in the poster

[Ruthless-RKO]

looks like they're moving away from Fatal Fury being the main sponsor.

then again, this is a Riyadh season card and not a ring magazine card

[joshj909]

I've just remembered that Dillian Whyte's oldest son is four years older than Moses.

That's not something you see too often in a main event bout.

I had to double check this because it sounds impossible but holy fornicate it's correct

[joshj909]

It's an ok card. Don't see a world where Hrgovic doesn't absolutely demolish Adeleye. Surely they're rebuilding him as an opponent for Itauma maybe? Don't see why they couldn't have got him a more competitive fight, even one that he would still be the heavy favourite in.

[THEBUTCH]

I think the only way Itauma doesn't beat Whyte is if it goes late and he comes unstuck due to inexperience.

If I was Itauma's manager I'd insist on it being an 8 rounder, but I doubt that fits in with the event.

[gregregegg]

Whyte has a punchers chance. Whyte can whack and no one has seen Moses whacked… but I expect Moses to demolish Whyte but that belief is mostly because Whyte is shot to bits.

[Taansend]

It's an ok card. Don't see a world where Hrgovic doesn't absolutely demolish Adeleye. Surely they're rebuilding him as an opponent for Itauma maybe? Don't see why they couldn't have got him a more competitive fight, even one that he would still be the heavy favourite in.

I honestly felt that way about Hrgovic v Dubois.

And I still think he outpoints/maybe late stoppage of Adeleye but look back at the Croats last few years.

Outpoints a shot Joyce

Battered (in a demoralising way) against Dubois

1st round KO of Mark de Mori - who Haye & some 15-19 fighter had also stopped in 1

12th round stoppage of Demsey McKean - who was parted like the Red Sea by Moses (sorry)

Disputable points win over Zhang - his best result so far.

He's almost 34 & I think I still viewed him as the beast he was when he turned Pro.

[joshj909]

It's an ok card. Don't see a world where Hrgovic doesn't absolutely demolish Adeleye. Surely they're rebuilding him as an opponent for Itauma maybe? Don't see why they couldn't have got him a more competitive fight, even one that he would still be the heavy favourite in.

I honestly felt that way about Hrgovic v Dubois.

And I still think he outpoints/maybe late stoppage of Adeleye but look back at the Croats last few years.

Outpoints a shot Joyce

Battered (in a demoralising way) against Dubois

1st round KO of Mark de Mori - who Haye & some 15-19 fighter had also stopped in 1

12th round stoppage of Demsey McKean - who was parted like the Red Sea by Moses (sorry)

Disputable points win over Zhang - his best result so far.

He's almost 34 & I think I still viewed him as the beast he was when he turned Pro.

Everyone there demolishes Adeleye. Adeleye is British level at best and has proven that.

[margaret thatcher]

and tbf hrg also was lighting dubs up for the first 4 or 5 rounds, though he did get his ass wooped after that

but hrg can be lacklustre and sloppy

id guess he beats adeleye clearly but may not be impressive in doing so

[Taansend]

It's an ok card. Don't see a world where Hrgovic doesn't absolutely demolish Adeleye. Surely they're rebuilding him as an opponent for Itauma maybe? Don't see why they couldn't have got him a more competitive fight, even one that he would still be the heavy favourite in.

I honestly felt that way about Hrgovic v Dubois.

And I still think he outpoints/maybe late stoppage of Adeleye but look back at the Croats last few years.

Outpoints a shot Joyce

Battered (in a demoralising way) against Dubois

1st round KO of Mark de Mori - who Haye & some 15-19 fighter had also stopped in 1

12th round stoppage of Demsey McKean - who was parted like the Red Sea by Moses (sorry)

Disputable points win over Zhang - his best result so far.

He's almost 34 & I think I still viewed him as the beast he was when he turned Pro.

Everyone there demolishes Adeleye. Adeleye is British level at best and has proven that.

Demsey McKean AND Mark de Mori demolish Adeleye

[Gran Hermano]

Whyte was average when he was in his prime and he’s a shell of that now. Itauma should see him off with ease, can’t see Whyte being there past the 3rd

He beat Parker, Povetkin, Rivas and Chisora. Who's the worst he's heavyweight of that era who was better than him?

Come on mate, Povetkin beat him then got hospitalized with serious Covid and Whyte fought the corpse in the rematch. And Parker was all over him until a head clash, then came back around and had Whyte nearly out in the final round. The Chisora fights were probably his peak.

Whyte was all over Povetkin in the first fight if I remember right. Povetkin pulled a Wardley out of nowhere

[margaret thatcher]

ya whyte was well in command first pov fight, dropped him twice and won the rounds. hence part of why the ko was so spectactular, aside from it just being a beautiful set up and execution and brutal result. really picture perfect from pov there


but jeez, even in the first fight pov's legs were totally shot. he looked unsteady just walking to the ring.

whyte's really had a great career for someone with his ability though hasnt he, really got every thing he could from himself. had a good run of wins over known opponents and you really had to put him near top 5 at one point on recent successes.

im trying to think of 'what made whyte so good that he could beat all those guys' and it's not easy to just quickly think up a bunch of snazzy abilities. part of that is getting the matchmaking to realize that. his team has been good to him tbf

[margaret thatcher]

that said, the time has come for moses to do a job on him. a huge step up on paper but i think not so hard for moses on the night. this is well timed by moses's team

moses not gonna break the tyson record, but i can defo respect how he's been matched compared to most young hws the last few decades

[joshj909]

I honestly felt that way about Hrgovic v Dubois.

And I still think he outpoints/maybe late stoppage of Adeleye but look back at the Croats last few years.

Outpoints a shot Joyce

Battered (in a demoralising way) against Dubois

1st round KO of Mark de Mori - who Haye & some 15-19 fighter had also stopped in 1

12th round stoppage of Demsey McKean - who was parted like the Red Sea by Moses (sorry)

Disputable points win over Zhang - his best result so far.

He's almost 34 & I think I still viewed him as the beast he was when he turned Pro.

Everyone there demolishes Adeleye. Adeleye is British level at best and has proven that.

Demsey McKean AND Mark de Mori demolish Adeleye

Yeah, I was a bit quick typing to recheck the list you mentioned Adeleye beats De Mori with ease but he has shown nothing to prove he could beat McKean.

[joshj909]

whyte's really had a great career for someone with his ability though hasnt he, really got every thing he could from himself. had a good run of wins over known opponents and you really had to put him near top 5 at one point on recent successes.


im trying to think of 'what made whyte so good that he could beat all those guys' and it's not easy to just quickly think up a bunch of snazzy abilities. part of that is getting the matchmaking to realize that. his team has been good to him tbf

I think people have short memories and are just choosing to forget that most people in the division for the time were just not facing each other whereas Whyte had multiple top 10/15 wins over a few years which put him in the top 5. He may have got lucky but how many times can someone get lucky?

He had a solid left hook, he was arguably the strongest guy in the division at the time so couldn't be bullied by size very often and could impose his size himself and he had a mean body shot, again, arguably the best in the division at the time. He put on a piss poor performance against Fury with bizarre tactics and has been woeful since then, probably partly due to lack of juice, age and inactivity, but nobody else at the time was doing anything.

I'd argue that on paper Whyte has a better record than Wilder when you ignore a plastic and manufactured belt.