BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds brings audiences live boxing commentary as unbeaten Moses Itauma takes on Dillian Whyte in an all-British Heavyweight contest in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday 16 August.
Coverage of Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte will begin on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds from 10pm, presented by Steve Bunce live from Riyadh. Commentary will be led by Ronald McIntosh alongside former WBC super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall. The BBC Sport website will also provide live text updates on the night and video clips will be available the next day.
The event features a strong undercard, including Merseyside’s Nick Ball defending his WBA featherweight world title against Sam Goodman and London’s David Adeleye taking on Filip Hrgovic in another much-anticipated heavyweight clash. Fans can follow the undercard action on 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds from 7.30pm.
Build-up coverage continues throughout the week on the 5 Live Boxing Podcast with Steve Bunce, including a preview programme airing on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds tonight (Tuesday 12 August) at 9.30pm. Expect interviews, press conference highlights, weigh-ins, and post-fight reaction. New episodes drop daily on BBC Sounds.
Heidi Dawson, Controller, BBC Radio 5 Live & 5 Sports Extra says, “It’s another fight night on 5 Live and we’re bringing the action direct to boxing fans across the UK. Audiences can expect world-class commentary on the night, as well as in depth previews and analysis throughout the week on 5 Live and BBC Sounds. It’s shaping up to be an exciting night of boxing.”
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