Can you believe a 20-year-old just took down a heavyweight veteran in less than two minutes? That’s exactly what happened on Saturday night at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as rising star Moses Itauma made headlines by demolishing former WBC title challenger Dillian Whyte.

The fight marked a pivotal moment for Itauma, who has now firmly established himself as the future king of the heavyweight division. With an impressive record of 13-0 and 11 KOs, Itauma showcased incredible speed and skill that left Whyte—who had a record of 31-4—reeling.

The action started fast and furious, with Itauma’s lightning-quick hands making it clear that he wasn’t here to play. Right from the opening bell, Whyte struggled to land his jabs; instead, he found himself on the receiving end of Itauma’s sharp counters. Every punch Itauma threw seemed to land with precision, eventually leading to a left hook that sent Whyte staggering into the corner.

In a matter of seconds, Itauma unleashed a vicious combination that knocked Whyte down to the canvas. Referee Mikael Hook had no choice but to stop the fight, declaring Itauma the victor. The crowd erupted in cheers—this young fighter had just made history.

Interestingly, Turki Alalshikh, a prominent Saudi boxing financier, is already calling for Itauma to challenge the undisputed heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk. Although Itauma remains humble about his chances, expressing that others like Joseph Parker deserve a shot first, he certainly isn’t shying away from the idea. “Chuck me in there with them lot,” he exclaimed, hinting at his willingness to take on the best in the division.

As it stands, Itauma is currently the WBO's No. 1 contender. He’s in a prime position for a title shot, especially if Usyk doesn't face Parker as planned. The heavyweight division may just be on the cusp of a new era with Itauma leading the charge.

In other fights on the card, Nick Ball defended his WBA featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Sam Goodman, while Filip Hrgovic secured a unanimous decision win against David Adeleye. The night was filled with explosive moments and fierce competition, leaving boxing fans buzzing with excitement for what’s next.