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  1. What a night it's beenpublished at 23:10 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  2. Postpublished at 23:08 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Frank Warren tells DAZN that the heavyweight division is "on fire".

  3. 'He fights better than guys at their peak'published at 23:06 British Summer Time 16 August

    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."

    Moses Itauma and Frank WarrenImage source, Leigh Dawney/Queensberry
  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 23:04 British Summer Time 16 August

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    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

  5. 'He is more than capable of a 12 rounder against a decent opponent'published at 23:03 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Richie Woodhall
    Former 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.

  6. Postpublished at 23:01 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Andy Lee
    Former 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.

  7. I will probably share the ring with Itauma - Parkerpublished at 22:59 British Summer Time 16 August

    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."

  8. 'I saw it coming'published at 22:56 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Moses Itauma with his belts after victoryImage source, Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

    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."

  9. Postpublished at 22:53 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  10. 'I don't want to call out Usyk'published at 22:52 British Summer Time 16 August

    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."

  11. 'He's the most unbelievable finisher'published at 22:50 British Summer Time 16 August

    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."

  12. 'I will fight anyone they put in front of me'published at 22:49 British Summer Time 16 August

    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."

  13. Postpublished at 22:47 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  14. Postpublished at 22:44 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  15. Postpublished at 22:43 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Frank Warren admits even he was shocked by how easy Moses Itauma made that look.

  16. Is Itauma the future of British boxing?published at 22:42 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  17. Postpublished at 22:41 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  18. Postpublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 16 August

    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.

  19. Postpublished at 22:39 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing 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?

  20. Postpublished at 22:38 British Summer Time 16 August

    Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage

    Dillian WhyteImage source, Leigh Dawney/Queensberry

    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.