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‘I'm only 20' - relive Itauma's first-round stoppage win over Whyte in Saudi
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Date: 23:10 BST
Title: What a night it's been
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
That's all from this live text and what a night of boxing it has been yet again!
Nick Ball defended his WBA featherweight title with a unanimous win over Sam Goodman before Moses Itauma blew Dillian Whyte away with a stunning first round stoppage.
We'll see you again very soon. Goodnight all and thanks for joining.
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Date: 23:08 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Frank Warren tells DAZN that the heavyweight division is "on fire".
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Date: 23:06 BST
Title: 'He fights better than guys at their peak'
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Frank Warren spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live after Moses Itauma's victory: "How he did it, his temprament, control and composure - he fights better than guys at their peak and he is 20 years of age. He did a job on somebody who has been at the best levels.
When asked if he will put Itauma forward for a world title fight: "In theory, yes."
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Date: 23:04 BST
Title: Get Involved
Content: #bbcboxing, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)
With a performance like that Moses has put himself up there as being a serious contender for a shot at s world title.
Mike in Verwood
Big scalp maybe but not massively helpful for Itauma. Can he take a punch? Can he tough it out when things get difficult? These questions still need answers.
Rich in Bicester
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Date: 23:03 BST
Title: 'He is more than capable of a 12 rounder against a decent opponent'
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Richie WoodhallFormer boxing world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
When asked if he would immediately put Moses Itauma against a world title contender like Joseph Parker...
I think you have got to based off that performance. If Dillian Whyte had won the fight you would stick him in no problem, so you have to think about Itauma.
It is a nice problem for Frank Warren to have. Do you put him in? I certainly would. I think he would be more than capable of fighting a 12 rounder against a decent opponent. You have to go on current form and he is electric at the moment.
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Date: 23:01 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Andy LeeFormer middleweight world champion on DAZN
I've said always your talent dictates the pace you go at and he's [Moses Itauma] got all the talent in the world.
One bad move in the heavyweight division can cost you your career.
Update:
Date: 22:59 BST
Title: I will probably share the ring with Itauma - Parker
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Joseph Parker was one of the names mentioned by Moses Itauma in his post-fight interview.
The New Zealander spoke to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra about the prospect of fighting Itauma: "He is a great talent. He put on a great display in terms of power, aggression and picking his shots. For a 20 year-old to be under the lights, he took the pressure on.
"I would love to share the ring with him one day and we probably will."
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Date: 22:56 BST
Title: 'I saw it coming'
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Moses Itauma's trainer, Ben Davison, speaking to DAZN: "I saw it coming. It's extremely hard go rounds with him. I've seen him in the gym break people down on the front foot. Dillian Whyte, British boxing legend, cons are that we're still trying to get them rounds."
Update:
Date: 22:53 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Quite disappointed we didn't get to see more of that fight but Moses Itauma fancied an early night tonight.
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Date: 22:52 BST
Title: 'I don't want to call out Usyk'
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Moses Itauma on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra: "That's what I've been drilling for 12/13 weeks. I put on a performance for you guys so it's now who's next?
"I don't want to call out Usyk because I don't believe I deserve the opportunity but guys that do deserve the opportunity, I want to fight those lot. So maybe Agit Kabayel, maybe Joseph Parker. Maybe them type of names."
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Date: 22:50 BST
Title: 'He's the most unbelievable finisher'
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren on DAZN: "He's [Moses Itauma] done everything that's been asked of him and it's how he's done it. He's the most unbelievable finisher. He catches you and you're in trouble."
Update:
Date: 22:49 BST
Title: 'I will fight anyone they put in front of me'
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Moses Itauma spoke to DAZN after his victory against Dillian Whyte: "I'd like to say a big thank you to the Saudi crowd, English crowd and the crowd around the world.
"I want to say thankyou to the body snatcher Dillian Whyte- it takes two to tango.
"What is next? I will fight anyone they put in front of me. [The crowd] are saying Usyk. The team mentioned they want me to get some rounds out. Any of them can happen.
When asked if he will be a world champion in 2026: "If i get the opportunity, 100 percent."
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Date: 22:47 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Don't want to blow my own trumpet but we did predictions for this fight in the BBC Sport office and I was the only one to say Moses Itauma wins in the first round.
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Date: 22:44 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Moses Itauma is being pressed on who next with the crowd shouting Oleksandr Usyk.
Itauma mentions Joseph Parker but he's happy to fight anyone.
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Date: 22:43 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Frank Warren admits even he was shocked by how easy Moses Itauma made that look.
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Date: 22:42 BST
Title: Is Itauma the future of British boxing?
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
With Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury not got much left in the tank, is Moses Itauma the future of British boxing?
I think he might well be with 11 stoppages in 13 fights.
He's eyeing world titles at the age of 20.
Update:
Date: 22:41 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Dillian Whyte has left the ring already. He wasn't too pleased with the referee but he may have just saved him from further damage.
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Date: 22:40 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
It's a very scary thought that Moses Itauma is only 20.
What next for him? He's chatting now so I'll have full quotes coming your way very soon.
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Date: 22:39 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Steve BunceBoxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live
I was really impressed with that. There was a moment where he catches Whyte and he still takes pause. He has got a man on the ropes and he still takes a second to pick his shots.
For the final shot, he takes a step back to find room for the short right hook.
In your wildest dreams did you see it being a blowout like that?
Update:
Date: 22:38 BST
Title: Post
Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage
Worth noting that Whyte wasn't happy when the referee waved that off, he may say it was premature but it was hard to see how he could've recovered to see the round out.
