Moses Itauma – Widely extended as the future of the heavyweight division – this Saturday takes Dilian to White in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
20 -year -old Chautham’s unbeaten, Kent has stopped 10 of its 12 opponents to date, but is now facing the most difficult test of his career.
The 37 -year -old White shared the ring with some of the biggest names of the game including Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
But with the ‘body snatcher’ struggling for speed in recent years, is it the right step at the right time for Itauma? Or will the experience of white prove to be too much for unproven heavyweight?
Saturday’s bout is not only a major exam for Itma – it can also be a breakout fight against a reliable, war -forth name.
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We asked the world of boxing for their predictions, and here they are:
Andy Lee – Retired World Champion and Dzan Pandit
If white can overtake the first four rounds then it is a fight, and it is someone’s fight. But I am picking up itama to win. He is a Southpow and young, speed, strength and activity are all towards him.
Prophecy – Itama
This is the fight that we get to find out the things that we do not know about Itama. How good is his chin? What does he do when he is in trenches? But I do not know if Dillian will get an opportunity to do so. With his inaction, age and sharpness of Itauma’s feet, it is a nightmare match for White.
I think this is the right piece of matchmaking.
Prophecy – Itama
Zhilei Zhang – Chinese Heavyweight
Itma will win by KO.
Prophecy – Itama
Richie Woodhall – BBC Pandit and Retired World Champion
I think Itauma won the battle, but I think he will grow and he will go to the sixth round for the first time.
Perhaps he would stop her in the competition later, perhaps in the eighth or ninth round. It all depends on how much the white is left.
Prophecy – Itama
Dave Coldwell – Coach
I don’t think it is a good for White at this stage of his career. In the last few years, inaction, age, wear and tears and sporadic performance – I think everything has piled up against him.
Then you look at the Itauma – he is sharp, it can be difficult to land, can counter from different angles. In this situation, speed and athleticism is the worst rival for dillian.
Without being derogatory to Dillian, who is a warrior and will give him everything he has received, I can see him – in this stage of his career – being a name on Itauma records.
Prophecy – Itama
Anthony Crola – Retired World Champion
You have to give What Credit to take it. He is paying well, but there will be other big money quarrels for him.
But I think the time is perfect. I have been praising Itma since being an amateur. At this point in White’s career, the Itouma is wrong for him and I think it will finish in four rounds. This can also happen before.
Prophecy – Itama
Barry Jones – BBC Pandit and Retired World Champion
This is a big step for Itauma. He is not boxing anyone near this level. This is the fight we wanted to see him.
It is not the old WhatsApp, but white knows how to pull into deep water, fight under pressure and is committed to every shot. ITAUMA has not yet dealt with him – and this is what makes it so exciting.
But I think Itauma wins from stoppage. Does he work for this? May be, but he will win most rounds and most moments in those tours.
He will have to think more than before, but by half a path mark, dillians will be swinging and taking shots that he cannot see while coming. He either falls on his knees, the referee saves him, or throws in the corner towel.
This is the fight that will actually carry forward Itauma in conversation for world honor.
Prophecy – Itama
David Adele – British Heavyweight
It can go either way. Those who think that Itauma is going to explode him from there, going for a shock.
Prophecy – Sitting on the fence
Darren Barker – Dzan Pandit and retired world champion
I think Itauma is still very fresh, very efficient and very quick – and there is a man on a mission right now. Timing for White is all wrong.
We will see puberty shining. I think he will be one step ahead in every department and works in another part of the fight.
Prophecy – Itama
Boma Brown – British Heavyweight
I think it will be a good battle, but I bend towards the Itauma, which is very talented and riding some good speed. I can see him winning for the decision of a point by knockout or boxing.
However, I think White has a good opportunity – it only takes a shot in this division. And he looks in good shape.
Prophecy – Itama
Charlie Senior – Australian Super -Fedeweight
Intama to win. Their boxing ability and their power will be very high. I predict a KO win in less than five rounds.
Prophecy – Itama
