Rising star Moses Itauma will square off against experienced fighter Ilja Mezencev in a heavyweight bout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This undercard match serves as a prelude to the main event between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Moses Itauma has been making waves since his professional debut in January 2023, gathering all wins in his eight bouts so far, six by knockout. His last victory came against Dan Garber in March 2024, marking Itauma’s growing dominance in the ring. On the flip side, Ilja Mezencev turned pro back in 2013 and boasts an impressive record with 25 wins and three losses. His most recent win was over Petar Mrvalj in April 2024. With over nine years of professional experience, Mezencev brings formidable knockout power into the match, boasting an 84% KO rate.
What time is Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev fight
Live coverage for the Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 12:00 PM | 02:00 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 03:00 AM | 05:00 AM |
Moses Itauma fights Ilja Mezencev today at 2:00 PM EST at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This heavyweight match is scheduled for eight rounds and is part of the undercard event before the main fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. This can happen if previous matches end quickly or take longer than expected.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the schedule table to find the start time in your local timezone.
How and where to watch the Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev Fight
You can watch Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev via DAZN.
Region | Monthly Subscription | Annual Subscription | PPV Price |
USA | $19,99 on a 12-month contract or $24,99 month-to-month | $224,99 | $69,99 |
Canada | $24,99 per month | $199,99 | $69,99 |
UK and Ireland | £9,99 on a 12-month contract or £19,99 month-to-month | £99,99 | £24,99 |
Australia | 13,99 AUD | — | $34,99 |
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Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev Betting Odds
- Favorite: Moses Itauma : 1.0 (-7000)
- Underdog: Ilja Mezencev : 19.0 (+1800)
Method of victory | Moses Itauma | Ilja Mezencev |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 1.0 (-2400) | 45.0 (+4400) |
By decision or technical decision | 17.0 (+1600) | 51.0 (+5000) |
Moses Itauma is the overwhelming favorite against Ilja Mezencev, with odds at 1.0 (-5000). This means a bet of $5000 on Itauma wins just $100 if he secures victory. Mezencev stands as a long shot at 19.0 (+1800), suggesting a $100 bet could net $1800 if he pulls off an upset. A knockout victory for Itauma is highly anticipated by oddsmakers, priced at 1.0 (-2400), indicating strong confidence in his power. Meanwhile, both fighters are seen as unlikely to win by points—Itauma at 17.0 (+1600) and Mezencev even less likely at 51.0 (+5000).
Fighters Details
Moses Itauma
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Stance: Southpaw
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 8 / 0 / 0
Ilja Mezencev
- Nationality: Germany
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 25 / 3 / 0
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