Moses Itauma Destroys Dillian White in One Round, Stamps Title Credentials

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Robert LaMar | Last updated Aug 16, 2025 7:28 PM ET

At just 20 years old, Moses Itauma proved once again why he’s considered the future of the heavyweight division. The unbeaten Brit dismantled Dillian White in devastating fashion, scoring a first-round knockout that showcased not just his power, but his maturity and composure beyond his years.

Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) didn’t rush recklessly after sensing weakness. Instead, he picked his shots perfectly, wasting no punches or energy. His patience and precision stood out, as he calmly broke White down and closed the show in under a minute. The performance sent a clear message, Itauma isn’t just a prospect anymore he’s ready for a world title opportunity.

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The WBO Commonwealth champion silenced any doubters, improving his record and strengthening his claim as the heir apparent to heavyweight supremacy. In the lead-up, White had warned he wouldn’t be counted out, but the resounding underdog was simply no match for the rising star.

This dominant win confirms what many already believed the heavyweight division’s future runs through Moses Itauma.

Itauma’s Camp Faces a Good Problem After Quick Win

With Moses Itauma making short work of Dillian Whyte. His team has been left with a unique dilemma. where will the young star find the rounds he needs to continue developing? At just 20 years old, Itauma is blasting through opponents so quickly. That his trainer and promoters are puzzling over how to get him more in-ring experience.

Still, it’s the kind of problem every camp wants to have. Itauma is dismantling seasoned heavyweights with such ease. That the real challenge now is keeping him busy and finding opponents durable enough to test him. For now, though, this “good problem” is only further proof that Itauma is one of the most dangerous rising forces in the heavyweight division.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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