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Prediction, pick for Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte

Prediction, pick for Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte

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By: Ryan Wohl

One of the fastest rising stars in boxing, Moses Itauma, is back today to face a veteran in Dillian Whyte. Itauma, 20, is 12-0 with 10 knockouts in his young career. Whyte is a former title challenger and has won three straight fights since losing to Tyson Fury.

Here is my best bet for Itauma vs. Whyte.

Moses Itauma to Win by TKO (-125)

Itauma has won 12 fights in a little over two and a half years. His emergence has been fast, but he now faces his toughest opponent. Whyte has 22 more fights in his career and is still talented at 37 years old.

On DraftKings Sportsbook, Itauma is a big -1400 favorite, as Whyte is a +650 underdog. With Itauma being -450 to win by KO/TKO/DQ, you can get him to win by TKO at -125. With eight of Itauma’s 12 victories coming by TKO, it is an excellent play.

On paper, Itauma is slightly taller (6’4.5″ vs. 6’4″) with a one-inch larger standing reach (79″ vs. 78″). Itauma possesses an unreal amount of power, and although Whyte is experienced, it would be surprising if he could respond after taking multiple big punches. Even though Itauma could knock out Whyte, a win by TKO is more likely since he is a veteran.

Ryan Wohl

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