What time is the Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, prediction, how to watch on DAZN

Moses Itauma take on the hardest test of his impressive career so far when he faces ex-title contender  Dillian Whyte  tonight in Riyadh, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View .

It's a fight which has serious consequences for both men. For Itauma, a win is vital if he is to continue taking the heavyweight division by storm and charge towards a world title shot.

Whyte on the other needs a victory to keep his boxing career alive and remain a credible contender.

DAZN News has everything you need to know ahead of Itauma vs Whyte. 

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte fight date, start time

'Esports World Cup Fight Week: Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte' will take place on  tonight , with the whole card set to be shown live on DAZN .

It will mark the second fight of 2025 for Itauma, while Whyte will step into the ring for the first time since he defeated Ebenezer Tetteh in December last year.

The event is due to begin at  5:45 pm BST , with the ringwalks for the main event itself anticipated around  10:20 pm BST .

• Date : Saturday, August 16
• Time : 12:45 pm ET / 9:45 am PT / 5:45 pm BST
• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte main event ringwalks (approx) : 5:20 pm ET / 2:20 pm PT / 10:20 pm BST

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte fight card

In addition to the main event, a slew of additional bouts on the undercard make this a mouthwatering bill to savour among fight fans, including a world title fight.

Nick Ball will defend his WBA featherweight title against Sam Goodman, with the winner likely to chase a shot at Naoya Inoue in the coming months.

Filip Hrgovic meanwhile will bid to keep his own heavyweight aspirations on track against former British champion David Adeleye, who steps up here to world level.

• Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte ; Heavyweight
• Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman ; Featherweight, for the WBA title
• Ray Ford vs Abraham Nova ; Super featherweight
• Filip Hrgovic vs David Adeleye ; Heavyweight
• Hayato Tsutsumi vs Qais Ashfaq ; Super featherweight

How can I buy Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte on DAZN PPV?

Moses Itauma versus Dillian Whyte and the whole Esports World Cup Fight Week fight card will be available to stream live on DAZN Pay Per-View.

The event is priced at £19.99 in the United Kingdom, $49.99 in the United States, €19.99 in Europe and $49.95 in Australia.

Subscribers in the United States can also enjoy a 20% discount when purchased with an annual plan, plus one month of DAZN free.

Subscribers around the rest of the world meanwhile can get the PPV free when you take out a new annual plan.

For prices in your country,  click here .

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How to watch Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte on DAZN

You can watch Itauma versus Whyte and the whole undercard via the DAZN App, available with smart televisions, phones, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles and web browsers.

If you do not have the App already then just follow these instructions....

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC  visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel and FIFA+
• Then find the Itauma vs Whyte fight and click 'BUY NOW'

Where is the Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte fight?

The fight is set to be held at  ANB Arena , in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia . 

The country has become the home of boxing in recent years, with major Riyadh Season events drawing fighters and fans from around the globe.

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte form and history

Over the past two years, Itauma has steadily built his reputation as a younhg talent poised to shoot for the stars, while Whyte has struggled to reignite his career.

Neither man has arguably fought world-class opposition in the three years since Whyte suffered a third career loss against Tyson Fury at Wembley Stadium in April 2022.

That makes this battle all the more fascinating, as Itauma looks to tackle a foe practically old enough to be his father in the ring, and set the stage for further challenges.

Such is his youthful promise, the former seems destined to face stars close to a decade older for a world title over the next few years if he comes through this with a win

Defeat however, like that handed to Johnny Fisher by Dave Allen earlier this year, will raise questions over what the talent has in his back locker following a first pro loss.

Likewise, Whyte cannot afford defeat if he hopes to still be seen as a top-tier contender capable of pushing world champions all the way after facing some lesser rivals.

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What has been said?

Moses Itauma

"It's a long fight week, but I'm here, I'm well," the star said at Tuesday's Grand Arrivals. "I can't complain. Today, I woke up around eleven, had a boxing session.

"Now we're here. Dillian has boxed 230 rounds more than I have. That brings a lot of experience. He said it himself that I'm a young guy but I've had loads of experience.

"As much as [everybody] wants to find out about me, I'm going into this fight to find out about myself. I've proved in my sparring what I'm capable of."

Dillian Whyte

"I've far surpassed where I've come from," the star said at Tuesday's Grand Arrivals. "I'm one of the best fighters in the world.

"Sometimes, it's unbelievable. I'd love to get a chance to avenge my two defeats, and I'd love to fight for a world title again. I don't think I did myself justice last time.

"Sometimes, you're there but not really there, and I think that happened in the Fury fight. When you're a family man, sometimes life kicks you in the balls at the wrong time."

Dillian Whyte attempts to unsettle Moses Itauma at press conference

The fight week tensions are increasing and the two fighters faced the world's media for the final time on Thursday.

During the routine face off, Whyte attempted to unsettle his Itauma by speaking to him as they locked eyes. Itauma however refused to budge. 

Moses Itauma vs  Dillian Whyte weigh-in results

On Friday, both fighters hit the scales and Itauma was the slightly heavier man at 245.5 lbs.

Whyte was pound lighter at 244.5 lbs.

What do the DAZN Experts say?

Matt Astbury

There may be no major belt on the line, but a shot at a world title is likely to be next for the winner of Itauma-Whyte on Saturday night in Riyadh.

Whyte is a rugged old veteran, a man not afraid to have a tear up in the ring. He will look to test Itauma’s chin and drag the prospect into a firefight.

However, I believe it will be the younger star who will triumph, targeting his foe's body to open up for the knockout blow in the second half of the fight.

Andrew Steel

You only have to see the odds to know that any result outside of a victory for Itauma will send shockwaves through the heavyweight division.

But I think he's got to be very careful. The younger man may be one of the game's hottest stars, but he's yet to really be tested over distance.

Fresher legs and energy will count for him, but even wise beyond his years as he maybe, Whyte is a seasoned and smart operator in the ring.

If he can survive the early barrage and drag it out into the second half, then there could be a few nasty surprises waiting for his younger rival.

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte odds

Moses Itauma is currently the favourite to take the victory in Riyadh, and is priced odds-on at  1/10  with DAZN Bet for the win.

Dillian Whyte is the comfortable outsider with the bookmakers, and is available at 19/4 to score the upset, while a draw is 25/1.

• Moses Itauma : 1/10
• Dillian Whyte : 19/4
• Draw : 25/1

Odds provided by DAZN Bet - for full markets click here

Odds correct as of August 14, 12:00pm BST.

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte tale of the tape

Moses Itauma record 

• Nationality : British
• Age : 20
• Height : 6' 4.5"
• Reach : 79"
• Total fights : 12
• Record : 12-0 (10 KOs)

Dillian Whyte record

• Nationality : British
• Age : 37
• Height : 6' 4"
• Reach : 78"
• Total fights : 34
• Record : 31-3 (21 KOs)

Watch Itauma vs Whyte live on DAZN

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte is live and exclusive on DAZN PPV this Saturday, August 16. Watch the PPV for free by purchasing a DAZN annual subscription (exc. US).

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