Riyadh, August (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 13 أغسطس 2025ء) The event is part of major global boxing fixtures held alongside the Esports World Cup (EWC) competitions.
The upcoming bout is seen as a key test for Itauma, who holds an undefeated record of 20 fights, including 10 wins by knockout.
Meanwhile, Whyte, who has extensive experience and a professional record of 31 victories -- 21 by knockout – and three losses, is aiming to regain his international standing after returning from a hand injury that sidelined him for several months.
The week’s events will continue on Wednesday with open training sessions, giving fans and media the opportunity to watch the fighters up close in the ring ahead of the anticipated bout in an atmosphere of excitement, setting the stage for the next phases of Fight Week leading up to fight night.
In addition to the Itauma–Whyte bout, the evening will feature a series of international matchups, most notably a lightweight clash between Britain’s Nick Ball and Australia’s Sam Goodman, with both fighters aiming to preserve their unbeaten records and boost their chances at world title contention.
WBA featherweight champion Ray Ford will also face Puerto Rico’s Abraham Nova in a high-stakes fight, with both boxers bringing impressive professional records and exceptional skills to the ring.
In another heavyweight bout, Croatia’s Filip Hrgović will take on Britain’s David Adeleye, while Japan’s Hayato Tsutsumi will face Britain’s Qais Ashfaq in a featherweight contest that brings together Asian speed and British experience.
