Saturday night was a showcase for Moses Itauma, who stunned the boxing world with a lightning-fast knockout of Dillian Whyte.
In just 90 seconds of the opening round, Itauma unleashed a relentless flurry of punches that left the former world title challenger struggling to recover, forcing the referee to step in.
The victory marked Itauma’s 13th straight professional win, keeping his perfect record intact and solidifying his status as a rising star in the heavyweight division.
Whyte’s Comeback Plans Hit a Roadblock
For 37-year-old Dillian Whyte, this fight was meant to be a springboard back into the title picture.
Having previously gone toe-to-toe with heavyweights like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, Whyte hoped to reclaim momentum.
Instead, the defeat casts serious doubt on his future in the sport, leaving fans and analysts questioning what’s next for the seasoned fighter.
Alalshikh Eyes a Clash With Usyk
Turki Alalshikh, the prominent Saudi sports executive behind a series of high-profile boxing events, was quick to share his vision after the fight.
He believes Itauma is ready to take on the undisputed heavyweight world champion, Oleksandr Usyk.
According to The Ring Magazine, Alalshikh is eager to see Itauma face Usyk, who currently holds the WBA, WBO, IBF titles, and The Ring championship.
Usyk is known for dismantling British heavyweights, which makes a potential matchup with Itauma all the more intriguing for boxing fans.
Itauma Keeps an Open Mind About His Next Fight
Speaking after his victory, Itauma expressed gratitude to Whyte while remaining flexible about his future opponents.
“I want to say thank you to the ‘Body Snatcher’ Dillian Whyte — it takes two to tango,” he said.
On what comes next, he added: “I will fight anyone they put in front of me.
[The crowd] are saying they want me to fight Usyk next. The team mentioned they want me to get some rounds out. Any of them can happen.”
With his unbeaten streak growing and his profile rising rapidly, the heavyweight division is watching closely to see which challenge Itauma will take on next.