Ben Whittaker is set to make a significant return to boxing as he faces Benjamin Gavazi in Birmingham. This highly anticipated light-heavyweight bout is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre, marking an important moment in Whittaker’s career.
Fight Overview
Whittaker, known as “The Surgeon,” boasts an impressive professional record of 9 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, with 6 of those victories coming by knockout. His opponent, 30-year-old Gavazi, holds a record of 19 wins and only 1 loss, including 13 knockouts.
Background on Whittaker
The 28-year-old British boxer is not only undefeated but is also recognized for his pedigree as an Olympic silver medalist. However, his career faced challenges over the past year. An incident in October led to his fight with Liam Cameron being declared a technical draw due to an injury he sustained when both fighters fell out of the ring. Whittaker made a strong comeback in April, stopping Cameron in the second round.
Recently, Whittaker signed with Matchroom Boxing, which gives this fight additional significance as it marks his promotional debut under Eddie Hearn’s banner.
Fight Details
Here’s what fans need to know about the fight schedule:
- Date: Saturday, 29 November
- Main Card Start: 7 PM GMT
- Main Event Ring Walks: 9:30 PM GMT
How to Watch
The Whittaker vs. Gavazi fight will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. Fans can subscribe for plans starting at £14.99 per month to catch all the action.
Undercard Fights
The evening will also feature several exciting undercard matches:
- Ben Whittaker vs. Benjamin Gavazi (Light-Heavyweight)
- Cameron Vuong vs. Gavin Gwynne (Lightweight)
- Molly McCann vs. Ebonie Cotton (Women’s Super-Bantamweight)
- Aaron Bowen vs. Tom Cowling (Middleweight)
- Zelfa Barrett vs. Liam Dillon (Lightweight)
- Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs. Nico Ogbeide (Super-Featherweight)
- Alfie Middlemiss vs. TBA (Featherweight)
Betting Odds
The odds for the main event from BetFred are as follows:
- Whittaker: 1/18
- Gavazi: 10/1
- Draw: 20/1
The Whittaker vs. Gavazi match promises to be an exciting showcase of boxing talent and is eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. Be sure to tune in to catch all the action live this Saturday night.
