Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Fight date, venue, ring walk time, undercard, tale of the tape & how to watch

Rising heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma faces the biggest test of his young career when he takes on former British and WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte on 16th August in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Itauma, just 20 years old and already 12-0 with 10 knockouts, has been rapidly climbing the ranks with a string of emphatic stoppages, including recent wins over Demsey McKean and Mike Balogun.

The southpaw prodigy is widely tipped as a future world champion, and this bout marks his first main event on a major international stage.

Whyte, 37, is one of the most battle-hardened heavyweights of his era, having shared the ring with the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Joseph Parker. 

After returning from a brief suspension, Whyte has picked up stoppage victories over Christian Hammer and Ebenezer Tetteh.

This crossroads clash within a division in flux will reveal if Itauma is ready for world level or if Whyte still has one last big performance left in the tank.

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte - All You Need To Know

Date:	Saturday 16th August 2025
Headline Fight:	Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte
Approx Ring Walk Time:	22:30 (BST)
Weight Class:	Heavyweight
Titles:	No major world titles on the line
Referee:	TBC
Promoters:	Queensberry Promotions
Venue:	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
TV Channel:	DAZN PPV

Fight Date

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte is scheduled for Saturday 16th August 2025 as the headline attraction on a stacked card in Riyadh.

The bout is part of a major event that coincides with the closing stages of the 2025 Esports World Cup.

Ring Walks & Fight Time

The main event ring walks are expected at approximately 22:30 BST, though this may shift depending on the undercard duration.

Venue

The fight will take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and continues the region's run of hosting major boxing events.

Kingdom Arena has been the venue for some of the biggest bouts in recent years, including Tyson Fury's fights with Francis Ngannou and Oleksandr Usyk.

The venue has a seated capacity of up to 40,000, depending on the configuration.

How to Watch

Moses Itauna vs Dillian Whyte, along with the rest of the card, will be available live on DAZN's pay-per-view platform.

What's at stake?

While no world titles are at stake, this bout is pivotal for both men. 

For Itauma, it's a chance to cement his status as the heavyweight division's brightest young star and move closer to a world title shot.

For Whyte, it's an opportunity to prove he remains a force at the elite level and derail the hype around his much younger opponent.

Tale of the Tape

	Moses Itauma	Dillian Whyte
Record:	12-0 (10 KOs)	31-3 (21 KOs)
Age:	20	37
Birthplace:	Kezmarok, Slovakia	Port Antonio, Jamaica
Height:	6'6" / 198cm	6'4" / 193cm
Reach:	78.5" / 200cm	78" / 198cm
Stance:	Southpaw	Orthodox
Titles:
Last Fight:	W (KO) vs Mike Balogun, May 2025	W (TKO) vs Ebenezer Tetteh, December 2024
KO%	83.3%	67.7%
Alias:	‘Wrecking Ball'	‘The Body Snatcher'

Full Fight Card

WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball's third title defence against Sam Goodman is the main support act, while other recognisable names such as Filip Hrgovic are also on the card.

The Croatian beat Joe Joyce in April and next meets another big-hitting Brit, David Adeleye.

• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte 

• Nick Ball (WBA featherweight champion) vs Sam Goodman

• Anthony Cacace vs Raymond Ford

• Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye

• Hayato Tsutaumi vs Quais Ashfaq