Fight Night Goes Digital: Moses Itauma Takes on Dillian Whyte at EWC Fight Week
Moses Itauma Brings Fire While Dillian Whyte Holds Nothing Back at EWC
"The week featured not one, but two headline fights," began coverage on Destination KSA, instantly signaling that EWC wasn’t just about esports. It was also shaping up as a combat sports spectacle.
Rising Fearlessness vs. Veteran Grit
At the final press conference, Moses Itauma, the 20-year-old heavyweight wonder, laid it all on the line:
“I think there’s a rule … where you play a sheep to catch a wolf. I feel like that’s what he is doing … But I’m going to bring the heat Saturday night.”— Moses Itauma, Undefeated Heavyweight Prospect
The cool, calculated punchline didn’t ignite a war of words, but Dillian Whyte, then, spoke without hiding:
“Ain’t no sheep around here. A lot of wolves … I always come to fight and nothing has changed.”— Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte, Veteran Heavyweight
Stakes Raised
The fight now carried new weight literally. It became a battle for the Commonwealth Heavyweight Title alongside other regional accolades.
Reflection from the Pros
Moses Itauma, revealing the psychological toll, admitted:
“Me against Dillian Whyte was keeping me up at night … I’m focused on boxing to my gameplan. When I box to the game-plan I know that I can beat Dillian Whyte… Job done.”— Moses Itauma
Meanwhile, Dillian Whyte leaned into his role:
“I get a lot of stick for stepping up to the plate … I’ve been written off my whole life … but this isn’t new.”— Dillian Whyte
Respect in Fire
Amid the verbal sparring, Tyson Fury offered a seasoned perspective:
“Make no mistake, Dillian Whyte is a massive puncher … It’s a big step-up for Moses … this is a good fight at a good time.”— Tyson Fury, Former Heavyweight Champion
Why This Matters
- New vs. Established: 20-year-old Itauma brings knockout youth. Whyte counters with grit and history.
- Real Emotions: It wasn’t theater it was tension, honesty, and competitive fire.
- Global Stage: A boxing sensation unites with the EWC to create a truly hybrid entertainment moment, streamed live to Saudi and beyond.