Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Preview & Betting Tips

Originally posted on BoxingNews.com | By Jake Staniland | Last updated Aug 11, 2025 8:44 AM ET

The heavyweight division’s brightest young prospect, Moses Itauma faces the toughest test of his career when he steps into the ring with seasoned veteran Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte.

Itauma’s (12-0, 10 KO’s) rise has been rapid, and his last outing, a devastating second-round knockout of Mike Balogun, only reinforced the feeling that we’re looking at a generational talent.

But Whyte (31-3, 21 KO’s) is no stepping stone. The 37-year-old has shared the ring with some of the biggest names of the modern heavyweight era: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Alexander Povetkin, and has never shied away from a challenge. After recovering from the injury that ruled him out of a planned clash with Joe Joyce, Whyte will be eager to derail the hype train and edge himself back into world title contention.

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Moses Itauma – Odds 1.07

Record: 12-0, 10 KO’s

Age: 20

Height: 6ft4

Reach: 79”

Weight: Heavyweight

Stance: Southpaw

Dillian Whyte – Odds 8.00

Record: 31-3, 21 KO’s

Age: 37

Height: 6ft4

Reach: 78”

Weight: Heavyweight

Stance: Orthodox

Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte: Analysis

Itauma’s confidence is evident in his team’s willingness to take this fight. His sharp jab, measured pace, and his knack for timing counters could prove decisive, especially if Whyte tries to close the distance without head movement.

Whyte’s best chance is to turn this into a dogfight, push the youngster into later rounds and test his gas tank. However, the longer the fight stays at range, the more it plays into Itauma’s hands. Given Whyte’s history of vulnerability to the uppercut, and Itauma’s ability to disguise and detonate his uppercuts and hooks, there’s a strong case for a highlight-reel finish.

While Itauma is being touted as the next big thing at heavyweight, this is his first real test against genuine former world level opposition.

Itauma vs Whyte: Prediction & Betting Tips

It’s important to remember Whyte’s decline in recent years has been huge. While Whyte’s experience shouldn’t be discounted, Itauma has more confidence and is by far the fresher fighter in this one.

Whyte has the tools and toughness to make this competitive, but at 37, he’s not the fighter he once was. Against a fast, fresh, and clinical puncher like Itauma, that could be decisive. I expect a spirited start from Whyte, but ultimately, Itauma’s timing and power should end matters inside the distance.

There isn’t really that much value in anything on Itauma’s side of the odds. However, I’m going to go for Moses Itauma to win in rounds 5-8 at odds of 3.25.

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