Tony Bellew thinks Ben Whittaker will win his rematch against Liam Cameron. The former WBC cruiserweight champion shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight scheduled for Easter Sunday.
Whittaker and Cameron first met in October in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout ended in a technical draw after both fighters fell out of the ring. Whittaker, who entered as the big favorite, claimed he couldn't continue. This led some fans to accuse him of looking for a way out.
Speaking on the Froch On Fighting podcast, Bellew praised Whittaker's abilities but pointed out some potential weaknesses.
"Ben Whittaker is a brilliant fighter. His talent is so high and so good. He fights well for 1-1.5 minutes per round, but he likes to look good for the other 1.5 minutes. He may switch off in the second half of fights or rounds. He might have underestimated Cameron in the first fight."
Bellew described Cameron as a "ballsy kid" who's "very game" but "very limited." He added that Cameron's heart could take him far in the sport.
The former champion didn't mince words when comparing the two fighters' skills. "If you match them up with skill sets it's not close at all," Bellew said.
Despite acknowledging Whittaker's superior skills, Bellew emphasized that the young fighter needs to be prepared for a tough battle.
"I do think he [Whittaker] will right that wrong in the next fight, I really do. But he's got to be ready to go through hell."
Bellew stressed that Whittaker must be ready to go all out for three minutes every round to secure the victory.
The stakes are high for both fighters. The winner of this rematch hopes to move towards British title contention. With so much on the line, fans can expect an intense and action-packed fight come Easter Sunday.
