Heavyweight Showdown: Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte in Saudi Arabia

Heavyweight Itauma to Face Whyte in Saudi Arabia

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Undefeated heavyweight Moses Itauma is set to take on fellow Briton Dillian Whyte in a highly anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia on 16 August 2025. This match marks a significant step up for the 20-year-old Kent fighter, who has already stopped 10 of his 12 opponents since turning professional. Whyte, a 37-year-old former world-title challenger, brings a wealth of experience and a record of 31 wins out of 34 professional fights.

Co-Main Event: Nick Ball vs. Sam Goodman

In the co-main event, Liverpool's WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball, 28, will defend his title against Australia's Sam Goodman. Ball, who has a record of 22 wins and one draw, is coming off a victory over TJ Doheny in March. Goodman, unbeaten in 20 bouts, was initially set to face Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue but withdrew due to injury.

Anthony Cacace vs. Raymond Ford

Former super-featherweight world champion Anthony Cacace, 36, will face American Raymond Ford. Cacace, who has lost only once in 24 professional bouts, is on a remarkable run, having claimed the IBF title with a stunning stoppage of Joe Cordina in May 2024.

David Adeleye vs. Filip Hrgovic

British heavyweight David Adeleye, 28, will take on Croatia's Filip Hrgovic. This match adds another layer of excitement to an already stacked card.

Itauma's Journey and Hype

Born in Slovakia, Itauma moved to Chatham in Kent at age three. By 16, he was sparring with former world champion Lawrence Okolie and caught the attention of promoter Frank Warren. Known for his powerful southpaw stance and sharp movement, Itauma has been hyped as a future record-breaker, with some tipping him to surpass Mike Tyson's record as the youngest heavyweight champion.

Whyte's Recent Struggles and Comeback

Whyte has faced some of the biggest names in boxing, including Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. However, he has struggled for momentum in recent years. A 2023 rematch with Joshua was scrapped after a failed drug test, though Whyte protested his innocence and was cleared of any wrongdoing. He returned to action in March 2024 with stoppage wins over Christian Hammer and Ebenezer Tetteh, though he looked far from his best.

Ball and Cacace in Competitive Fights

Nick Ball, alongside heavyweight Daniel Dubois, is one of two reigning male world champions from Britain. Ball will make a third defence of the world title he won against Raymond Ford in June 2024. Meanwhile, Anthony Cacace vacated the IBF title rather than face mandatory challenger Eduardo 'Sugar' Nunez, and instead beat Leigh Wood by stoppage in Nottingham last month.