"Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte engage in an uneasy conversation about sunglasses during their final face-off"
In a shocking turn of events, 20-year-old boxing sensation Moses Itauma, nicknamed the "Rising Storm," delivered a devastating knockout to Dillian Whyte, aged 37, known as the "Brixton Body Snatcher," in just 119 seconds during their non-title heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on August 16, 2025.
At the press conference preceding the fight, Itauma dared Whyte to remove his designer shades to show his eyes, saying, "Take off the glasses and show me those eyes. I want to see if they're a sheep's eyes or a wolf's." Itauma, with his undefeated record of 12-0 (10KOs), aimed to prove that he was no sheep, but a formidable force to be reckoned with.
Pre-fight commentary noted Itauma’s youth and rapid rise, his sharpness, power generation through speed and technique, and his status as a top contender aiming for a world title shot. On the other hand, Whyte, with his years of experience, was expected to present a significant challenge for the young boxer. However, it was Itauma who dominated the ring, leaving Whyte wobbly and unable to withstand his quick and powerful assault.
Whyte, in response to Itauma's comment about sheep's eyes, warned, "Don't bark if you don't want to get bit." Itauma, unfazed, reiterated his belief that Whyte was trying to appear as a sheep to catch a wolf in the upcoming fight.
The fight was streamed live on DAZN, with many anticipating this to be one of the biggest fights of the year. Despite the unexpected outcome, Whyte, who has not looked great in his last couple of fights, knows an upset win could catapult him back to the top table.
Moses Itauma's victory over Whyte was described as emphatic and with ease, showcasing his speed, precision, and power. Itauma's rapid rise in the heavyweight division has left many experts predicting that he will dominate the division over the next decade.
[1] Boxing Scene, "Itauma Stuns Whyte with First-Round Knockout," August 17, 2025. [2] ESPN, "Itauma vs Whyte Preview: Youth vs Experience," August 14, 2025. [3] Sky Sports, "Itauma vs Whyte: The Next Big Thing?," August 12, 2025. [4] BBC Sport, "Itauma Knocks Out Whyte in First Round," August 16, 2025. [5] The Guardian, "Itauma Delivers Early-Round Knockout to Whyte," August 16, 2025.
During the pre-fight press conference, Itauma, the undefeated boxer, taunted Whyte by challenging him to remove his designer shades and show his eyes, implying that he was not a formidable opponent. On the contrary, Itauma's emphatic, first-round knockout victory over Whyte proved that he is a force to be reckoned with in the sports world and could dominate the heavyweight division over the next decade.
