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

[hugh grant]

dillian will be koed or he could ko itauma. Itaumas ego will be sky high beating a name like dillian, but in reality dillian not so great, but he's ok for this point of itauma career

[deathofaclown]

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

I would agree if Whyte didn't look horrendous in his last two low profile fights. Way slower than before and he wasn't quick anyway.

Whyte gets a lot of criticism but he's only lost to AJ, Fury and Povetkin. The latter he was dominating the fight and got caught, he avenged the rematch.

He sparked Chisora in a way people don't do. He beat Parker

He's a little better than he gets credit for but at this stage I think it's easy work for Itauma, which is precisely why it's happening. Let's be real, If it was the Whyte that was flattening Del Boy and beating Parker and whatnot, they wouldn't be putting Moses in with him, judging by who he has been fighting.

[JakeTheBoxer]

I would agree if Whyte didn't look horrendous in his last two low profile fights. Way slower than before and he wasn't quick anyway.

Whyte gets a lot of criticism but he's only lost to AJ, Fury and Povetkin. The latter he was dominating the fight and got caught, he avenged the rematch.

He sparked Chisora in a way people don't do. He beat Parker

He's a little better than he gets credit for but at this stage I think it's easy work for Itauma, which is precisely why it's happening. Let's be real, If it was the Whyte that was flattening Del Boy and beating Parker and whatnot, they wouldn't be putting Moses in with him, judging by who he has been fighting.

Honestly; his first fight with Chisora was very close, many fans felt like he lost to Parker ( he was fighting for his life in last seconds) and he barely threw any punch on Fury 3 years ago.

He looked totally unmotivated against Fury. It is hard to expect anything from him now.

[Toffee]

I would agree if Whyte didn't look horrendous in his last two low profile fights. Way slower than before and he wasn't quick anyway.

Whyte gets a lot of criticism but he's only lost to AJ, Fury and Povetkin. The latter he was dominating the fight and got caught, he avenged the rematch.

He sparked Chisora in a way people don't do. He beat Parker

He's a little better than he gets credit for but at this stage I think it's easy work for Itauma, which is precisely why it's happening. Let's be real, If it was the Whyte that was flattening Del Boy and beating Parker and whatnot, they wouldn't be putting Moses in with him, judging by who he has been fighting.

I rate Whyte's career. He's been right up there in the supporting cast for this era.

It's reasonable to wonder if it's coming a little too soon for Moses, and maybe just a little premature for Dillian's demise.

But I suspect this is your classic case of the promoters knowing when the right time is to make this kind of fight. And you know full well that Whyte would agree to the fight.

I think it's a really good step up with a bit of interest. Fair play to both men.

[SteveM]

Cynical matchmaking, the absolute definition of getting a name on your resume. Likely all over by four but definitely by six.

[SteveM]

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

No it's not. Whyte is washed.

[SteveM]

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.

This!! .... Spot on!

[Toffee]

Cynical matchmaking, the absolute definition of getting a name on your resume. Likely all over by four but definitely by six.

Who should he fight then?

[SteveM]

Didn't Fury and Povetkin both KO Whyte with one-hitter-quitter uppercuts?
Hmmm, I wonder if Itauma knows this

Of course he does, and if not his team will. Whyte lunges over his right foot as Itauma launches an uppercut off his back foot - instant highlight ko

[shenmue]

Hopefully shyte actually throws some punches in anger this time, he's performance vs fury 3 years ago was pathetic.