Ben Whittaker

In an upcoming light heavyweight boxing match, Ben Whittaker versus Ezra Arenyeka will meet at Selhurst Park on June 15th. This fight is set against the backdrop of Chris Billam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight title defense against Richard Riakporhe. Olympic silver medalist Ben Whittaker aims to prove a point about proper progression in boxing by facing the underdog Ezra Arenyeka, who secured this fight by unexpectedly challenging Whittaker during a press event.

Ben Whittaker, the 2020 Olympic silver medallist with a perfect early professional boxing record, faces contract speculation regarding his future with Boxxer. As of today, it is rumored he has just one fight remaining under his current deal. This news comes amidst preparations for Whittaker’s eighth fight against Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka scheduled for June 15.

Callum Smith, a former super middleweight champion, has voiced his views on rising boxing star Ben Whittaker's in-ring behavior. In a recent interview Smith critiqued Whittaker's showmanship and urged greater respect towards his opponents. This advice comes amid Whittaker's attempts to emulate iconic boxer Prince Naseem Hamed’s flashy style.

Heavyweights Frazer Clarke and Fabio Wardley ended their bout in a draw at The O2 Arena in London last night. After 12 rounds, the scores revealed a split decision that retained Wardley's British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. The judges' scores were 114-113 for Wardley, 115-112 for Clarke, and 113-113 for a draw.

Ben Whittaker defeated Leon Willings at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday, March 31, 2024. The Olympic silver medalist secured a points win of 78-73 under the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke. Whittaker's performance showcased his showman nature and 'master of the drunken style'. In contrast, Willings displayed resilience despite facing a challenging fight.