Itauma knocks out Whyte in first round of Riyadh bout

Itauma and Whyte bout

Rising heavyweight, Moses Itauma, delivered a devastating knockout victory over Dillian Whyte in just one minute and 59 seconds at the ANB Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, further cementing his credentials as Britain’s next heavyweight sensation.

The 20-year-old southpaw, headlining a professional card for the first time, floored the 37-year-old veteran with a thundering right hand before referee, Mikael Hook, waved off the contest after Whyte bravely climbed back to his feet.

The British-Nigerian’s explosive performance extended his perfect professional record to 13 wins, with 11 knockouts, as he passed his biggest test to date with devastating authority.

After throwing early feints to read his experienced opponent, Itauma quickly found his range and began unleashing his heavy artillery. Whyte was clearly feeling the power and found himself back on the ropes as the young fighter picked his shots carefully. Punch