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A huge crossroads heavyweight clash and Britain's only world champion in action - Why fight fans must watch Itauma vs Whyte
Big time heavyweight boxing returns to Riyadh with one of the division’s most exciting talents in action tonight live on DAZN PPV.
Moses Itauma, who has been taking the boxing world by storm, will be looking to produce another viral knockout, but standing in his way will be the veteran Dillian Whyte who will want to prove that he is still a force to be reckoned with.
DAZNOn the undercard, WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball and former British heavyweight champion David Adeleye are also in action.
DAZN News’ Matt Astbury explains why fight fans cannot miss this exciting card in Saudi Arabia.
A breakthrough moment for Moses Itauma
Just 12 fights into his professional career, Moses Itauma is being billed as a world champion in waiting.
While he waits for his shot, Itauma needs to be making easy work of notable names at heavyweight, and Dillian Whyte is the perfect candidate.
A former world title challenger and a name known to many boxing fans, a dominant performance against Whyte will continue Itauma’s ascent and will make those at heavyweight’s top table take notice.
Dillian Whyte has a point to prove
Dillian Whyte has become a forgotten man.
Since being knocked out by Tyson Fury in his only world title fight, Whyte’s outings have mostly been under the radar.
However, if he can beat a highly touted fighter in Itauma, Whyte will be back in the mix.
‘The Body Snatcher’ will also silence those who doubted whether his time in boxing has come to an end following a lacklustre run of performances.
David Adeleye steps up against Olympic medallist
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Former British champion David Adeleye is another heavyweight looking to make an impact on this card.
After beating Jeamie TKV in April, he will now want to prove that he can be a world title contender against Olympic bronze medallist Filip Hrgovic.
The Croatian already has one win over a British opponent this year after beating Joe Joyce, but can he defeat a second successive British foe in his road back to the top?
Britain’s only male world champion in action
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If boxing fans want guaranteed fireworks, look no further than WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball who is now the only British male fighter to have a world title belt around his waist.
The Liverpudlian is set for this third world title defence against undefeated Australian Sam Goodman who will be on a mission to upset the odds against the explosive Ball.
For Ball, it’s another chance to make a statement as he continues to pursue a dream bout with knockout artist Naoya Inoue.
Watch Itauma vs Whyte live on DAZN
Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte is live and exclusive on DAZN PPV this Saturday, August 16. Buy the PPV for a one-off fee or get it for free by purchasing a DAZN annual subscription (exc. US).
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