Comments Thread For: Moses Itauma to take on Dillian Whyte on August 16 in Riyadh

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Heavyweight Moses Itauma will meet Dillian Whyte on August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ring Magazine announced via social media Thursday.
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[PBR Streetgang]

Whyte going to get sparked out in highlight reel fashion.

[sportbuddha]

First proper test for Moses, yes I think he will do it but it’s a better match-up than most might assume.

[VislorTurlough]

Young fella gonna beat the PEDs out of this punchy fraud cheater once and for all

[Left Hook Louie]

It's a not-unreasonable gatekeeper matchup for the young prospect.
Whyte is breathtakingly slow. His gas tank is probably only good for two or three rounds at the fast pace that Itauma could initiate.
We'll be watching if only to see how Itauma handles his first opponent with significant world-class experience.
Can Whyte tie him up and take him to deep waters? Will Itauma spark him out with wicked-fast combinations?

[Scotland The Brave]

Hrgovic vs Adeleye is the most interesting fight on this card for me. It's an opportunity for Hrg to put himself back in the mix, on a high profile Riyadh card. And, if he does well, it seems like Turki is lining him up to be the next test for Moses - if he can defeat Whyte that is.

[PBR Streetgang]

It's a not-unreasonable gatekeeper matchup for the young prospect.
Whyte is breathtakingly slow. His gas tank is probably only good for two or three rounds at the fastpace that Itauma could initiate.
We'll be watching if only to see how Itauma handles his first opponent with significant world-class experience.
Can Whyte tie him up and take him to deep waters? Will Itauma spark him out with wicked-fast combinations?

It's a good matchup for Itauma. Whyte has some power and isn't afraid to try and inflict violence. He's seasoned and been in with high caliber opponents.

He's shopworn, past his prime, slow as molasses and has a questionable gas tank. For all of these reasons, Whyte is a good opponent for various reasons.

I expect Itauma's athleticism, explosiveness and concussive power will result in a catastrophic knockout of Whyte.

[JakeTheBoxer]

A good fight for Itauma at this point. Whyte is a recognizable name, but not too dangerous.

I was expecting Hrgovic to fight somebody better next. He gains nothing fighting Adeleye.

[PBR Streetgang]

Hrgovic vs Adeleye is the most interesting fight on this card for me. It's an opportunity for Hrg to put himself back in the mix, on a high profile Riyadh card. And, if he does well, it seems like Turki is lining him up to be the next test for Moses - if he can defeat Whyte that is.

It can potentially be a good litmus test for Hrgovic. The Croatian didn't exactly impress against a shopworn Joyce. Neither did Adelaye against Jeamie TKV. Adelaye is still fairly young and he should be hungry but I'm not sure he brings enough to beat Hrgovic unless Filip has completely lost his hunger.

[Left Hook Louie]

It can potentially be a good litmus test for Hrgovic. The Croatian didn't exactly impress against a shopworn Joyce. Neither did Adelaye against Jeamie TKV. Adelaye is still fairly young and he should be hungry but I'm not sure he brings enough to beat Hrgovic unless Filip has completely lost his hunger.

Hrgovic is a stiff with some skills, if that makes any sense. I think Adelaye KOs Hrgovic.