The win over Whyte was Itauma's ninth consecutive knockout victory, all within the first two rounds. Many believed that Whyte, the former WBC interim heavyweight champion, would be the first fighter to drag him into deep waters, but Itauma treated him the same way he has done to every other opponent in his career.

Saudi Arabian boxing financier Turki Alalshikh has stated in recent weeks that he would like to see Itauma challenge undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk next.