Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean: Live round-by-round updates

Demsey McKean looks to pull off a massive upset against Moses Itauma.

December 21 represents a special moment in the heavyweight boxing division. Seven months after their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk will defend his three world titles in a highly-anticipated rematch against Tyson Fury.

Fury won't be the only English heavyweight fighting inside the Kingdom Arena on Saturday. In the co-main event, 19-year-old Moses Itauma plans to continue building momentum after a 10-0 start to his professional boxing career, including eight wins by KO/TKO.

Itauma's next test is against Demsey McKean, an Australian veteran with a 22-1 professional record (14 KOs). McKean hasn't fought in nearly a year-and-a-half following his first loss against Filip Hrgovic in August 2023.

At 34 years old, McKean plans to get back on track or potentially consider retirement. With a win against Itauma, McKean would become the WBO intercontinental and WBA international heavyweight champion.

Saturday’s event, including the rematch between Usyk and Fury, will air live on DAZN pay-per-view starting at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT.

Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the WBO intercontinental and WBA international heavyweight title fight between Itauma and McKean.

Watch the faceoff between Itauma and McKean below:

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Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean

Round 1:

Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean is underway. Itauma comes out with a heavy feint. McKean looks to establish his jab. Itauma lands a sharp right jab. Itauma's straight punch to the body has hit the target several times.

Itauma lands a massive overhand left . Down goes Mckean. McKean recovers and the fight continues. Itauma senses a finish. Itauma lands another devastating left hand. This fight is all over! Oh my goodness, what a destructive performance.

Official Result: Moses Itauma def. Demsey McKean by TKO (overhand left). Round 1, 1:57