Dillian Whyte's back is against the wall against Moses Ituama says Eddie Hearn

Is the proverbial back against the wall theory apply to Dillian Whyte heading into Saturday's clash against the undefeated Moses Ituama (12-0, 10 KOs) from Saudi Arabia this Saturday, live on DAZN PPV?

After getting throttled by Tyson Fury in April 2023, Whyte (31-3, 21 KOs) has reeled off three consecutive wins against Jermaine Franklin, Christian Hammer, and Ebenezer Tetteh, respectively, with the first two coming via stoppage. However, in all three showings, Whyte wasn't at his best versus foes he should have easily dispatched. Whyte is 37 and on the back nine of his career. Time is ticking for "The Body Snatcher," and a win over the highly touted Itauma is of the essence.

"We’ve shared a lot of history. Just a little bit of glit in his eye this week. I think his back is against the wall," Whyte's former promoter Eddie Hearn said at Thursday's press conference.