Dillian Whyte’s manager, Michael Ofo, says they have ‘not committed’ to fighting Moses Itauma just yet.
This comes days after reports emerged claiming that both parties were finalising terms to face each other on August 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
GETTYItauma vs Whyte is in discussions for August 16 but it isn’t a done deal just yet[/caption]According to the Ring Magazine, the Brits will headline a stacked bill that includes a WBA featherweight title defence for Nick Ball against Sam Goodman, as well as a 50-50 super featherweight clash between Anthony Cacace and Raymond Ford.
However, Ofo informed Seconds Out over the weekend that Itauma isn’t the only name in consideration for Whyte’s next fight.
“So discussions are still ongoing,” said Ofo.
“We have not committed to anything. Moses is one of the opponents that we are speaking to.
“But again, Dillian is serious about his business.
“He wants to fight the best fighters; he is not just saying it.
“And we want to discuss and talk with whoever believes that they’re the best.
“So, it will be a fantastic fight with him and Moses.
“I think everybody is already writing Dillian off, so that will be motivation in Dillian’s training.
“He’s ready, he is active. So it is going to be a good one if it does happen.
Whyte hasn’t fought since last December despite two attempts to get back in the ringGetty“It is not a done deal; we are still going through the cogs.”
Ofo didn’t reveal the other names in consideration for Whyte’s next fight, although he ruled out a grudge match with Lawrence Okolie.
“No, Lawrence Okolie has got unfinished business with Richard Riakporhe,” Ofo added.
Whyte was due to return to the ring last Saturday on the undercard of his protege Fabio Wardley‘s homecoming fight at Portman Road against Justis Huni.
However, he withdrew from the bill after receiving an offer for a ‘big fight’ in August.
Whyte last fought in December 2024 when he retired Ebenezer Tetteh on his stool at the end of the seventh round.
Itauma knocked out 21-1 American Mike Balogun in Glasgow last monthLeigh Dawney / QueensberryHe was due to bounce back with a domestic dust-up against Joe Joyce on April 5 in Manchester, but Whyte was forced out of the contest due to injury, as first reported by talkSPORT.com.
After a frustrating first half to 2025, the opportunity to box WBO No.1-ranked heavyweight Itauma will come as a welcome change of fortunes.
Itauma is the hottest prospect in heavyweight boxing right now and hasn’t put a foot wrong during a perfect 12-0 start to his professional career.
Last month, he laid waste to former NFL linebacker Mike Balogun in two rounds, and prior to that, he blasted Australia’s Demsey McKean away in the opening stanza.
Former world title challenger Whyte serves as a good step up in competition in what will be the 20-year-old’s toughest test to date.
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