Moses Itauma left audiences stunned with his rapid victory on March 23, 2019, organized by Matchroom Queensberry Riyadh. A significant bout concluded almost instantaneously as 20-year-old heavyweight prospect Itauma used devastating left overhands that floored veteran 37-year-old early in round one and forced a stoppage early. With this stunning feat comes significant fight opportunities ahead – perhaps including facing undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk!
Dillian Whyte faces an especially steep road ahead. After years of tough losses, periods of inactivity, and controversy surrounding his heavyweight career – culminating in losing to top contender Takuma Itauma last December – some speculate on Whyte’s next steps following that loss; one idea which came directly from Derek Chisora himself suggests perhaps taking one final bout against one or both opponents before retiring altogether.
Chisora unexpectedly appeared during a conversation between promoter Eddie Hearn and an ‘Seconds Out’ reporter at Riyadh’s Anb Arena during which Hearn recognized its potential. Chisora made an impromptu entrance advocating for Dillian Whyte-Joe Joyce fight while Hearn seemed taken aback but eventually acknowledged Chisora’s suggestion as potentially beneficial to both fighters.
Chisora found watching Whyte fall so quickly difficult, and Hearn concurred. While commending Moses Itauma for breaking through Whyte’s defenses so efficiently, Hearn noted how surprising its results had been: he anticipated Thatuma would stop Dillian early but probably not like this.” Hearn then discussed its possible influence in further development of Whyte-Whyte II IIIII V.