Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
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Benjamin Gavazi at Birmingham on November 29th, Frank having a pop at him saying he wasn't interested in signing Whittaker
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Cut rate used goods signing for Eddie, Whitaker has already been exposed and beat. Eddie is trying to dress this up as a big thing, but that’s a crock of shite - his stable is dull as dishwater and Ben isn’t making much difference.
First fight they put him in shows how much confidence they have in Whitaker, and that ain’t much at all
First fight they put him in shows how much confidence they have in Whitaker, and that ain’t much at all
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It was probably more to make probs for ShalomMightyWarrior wrote: ↑14 Oct 2025, 11:31 Cut rate used goods signing for Eddie, Whitaker has already been exposed and beat. Eddie is trying to dress this up as a big thing, but that’s a crock of shite - his stable is dull as dishwater and Ben isn’t making much difference.
First fight they put him in shows how much confidence they have in Whitaker, and that ain’t much at all
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Ohh .. truth bombs from Fwank 
So Quittie didn't want to fight any of the Queensbury LHW's eh?
Interesting.
Buhatsi, Yarde, Parker, Rea, fast Willie, Cameron, Irauma, Taylor.
That's a pretty long list of guys he doesn't wanna fight. I wonder who else he doesn't want to fight, or would it be easier just to know who he does want to fight?
Edit:
Turns out he wants to fight Benjamin Gavazi.
So Quittie didn't want to fight any of the Queensbury LHW's eh?
Interesting.
Buhatsi, Yarde, Parker, Rea, fast Willie, Cameron, Irauma, Taylor.
That's a pretty long list of guys he doesn't wanna fight. I wonder who else he doesn't want to fight, or would it be easier just to know who he does want to fight?
Edit:
Turns out he wants to fight Benjamin Gavazi.
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Didn't Eddie say the same when Fury cam back? He wasn't interested because they wouldn't fight anyone... Tyson took two quick warm ups and went straight to America to jump in with a man Hearn was avoiding like the plague!
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Yeh, apparently Hearn's 3 fight plan was, i cant remember one of them.. But it was 1st or 2nd fight Bellew.mickey1975 wrote: ↑15 Oct 2025, 03:39 Didn't Eddie say the same when Fury cam back? He wasn't interested because they wouldn't fight anyone... Tyson took two quick warm ups and went straight to America to jump in with a man Hearn was avoiding like the plague!
There was a handshake agreement on this too. and a 3rd fight with Joshua.
Either way, his 3rd fight under Warren was Wilder anyway.
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
He’s still going on
Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Verbal contract?
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
BEN WHITTAKER REVEALS WHY HE HAD TO LEAVE BOXXER
Matchroom new boy Ben Whittaker insists he had little choice but to leave Boxxer due to their lack of regular dates.
It was announced earlier this month that 28-year-old Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) had signed a long-term promotional deal with Matchroom after spending the first three years of his professional career with Ben Shalom and Boxxer.
He will fight for the first time under the new banner on November 29 when he takes on Benjamin Gavazi (19-1, 13 KOs) at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in the first outing of what he hopes will be a busy spell with his new promoter.
Now Whittaker has opened up on his decision to turn his back on Boxxer in order to seek pastures new.
“Things were happening in the sport and I just wanted activity,” he said. “But of course it went a bit quiet so I was gutted.
“I think we all knew we were going to come down his road. I was lucky enough to become a free agent and spoke to everyone and for me Matchroom just gave me the best plan, the best route and they've been there and done it before.
"They've done it with fighters, probably not even with my talent. So I thought I can do it with them, with a bit of guidance I'll be alright.
“Activity is key, elsewhere they couldn’t really do a lot of fights but for me it’s about getting active. I think when you get into that later part of your career where it's like world titles or contending for a world title your career will slow down.
“Whereas this year I've only had one fight, you're not going to learn like that. So for me Matchroom put down a plan where I can do 3-4 fights a year and that's what I needed.”
Whittaker’s departure from Boxxer means he will not be performing on the BBC following the news that Shalom’s company has signed a deal to take professional boxing back to the national broadcaster for the first time in more than 20 years.
However, it is still not clear how many dates they will have annually or whether the licence fees on offer from the BBC will allow them to compete with DAZN, the platform on which Matchroom and Queensberry events are shown.
When asked whether he had to leave Boxxer because he simply could not get enough dates, Whittaker said: “Kind of, yeah, because I’m 28 now and time waits for nobody.
“The way things were going: ‘When am I going to fight? Who am I gonna fight?’ It was just all over the place.
“What [Boxxer] have done for me is great, and I’ll say that to everybody – they helped me out, got me into a great position. At the end of the day it’s just business. You can’t take things personal, but I think we knew, down the line, me and Eddie and Frank Smith would happen, and we’re here now.”
On Boxxer’s BBC deal, he added: “Yeah the platform was great but when I looked into it, it wasn't like BBC One, it was BBC Three.
“I'm not here just for numbers, I'm here to try and make better fights, I'm here to try and get my ranking right, I'm here to try and divert my career into the right way. I've got the numbers already now, my social media's ok, a lot of people know me so armchair fans if they know you or they don't know you doesn't really matter to me now.”
Whittaker has not boxed since he stopped Liam Cameron in the second round of their grudge rematch in Birmingham on April 20. It is his only action since their first fight which took place a year ago this month.
He will draw a line under those seven months out of the ring on November 29 and, incidentally, his headline event with Matchroom will clash with the first Boxxer show of the new BBC era.
Around 40 miles north of Birmingham, Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV will meet for the vacant British heavyweight title at Derby’s Vaillant Live Arena. The pair had been scheduled to meet on October 25 until a rib injury to TKV forced a five-week delay meaning a schedule clash with Whittaker on DAZN.
The Surgeon said: “For boxing fans, it's not the best.
“I always used to say to my family ‘why would they do that?’ You want eyes on every event so just try and look for a gap and put it there. There are obviously a lot more gaps [in the schedule] to put it but business is business.
“Personally, I don't think they did it to rub anyone's shoulders, it was probably the only date they could get with the venue. But come on man - only certain people are going to watch Frazer and only certain people are going to watch me.
“If you did it on different days, you could have opened it up to everyone but, boxing is boxing.”
Matchroom new boy Ben Whittaker insists he had little choice but to leave Boxxer due to their lack of regular dates.
It was announced earlier this month that 28-year-old Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) had signed a long-term promotional deal with Matchroom after spending the first three years of his professional career with Ben Shalom and Boxxer.
He will fight for the first time under the new banner on November 29 when he takes on Benjamin Gavazi (19-1, 13 KOs) at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in the first outing of what he hopes will be a busy spell with his new promoter.
Now Whittaker has opened up on his decision to turn his back on Boxxer in order to seek pastures new.
“Things were happening in the sport and I just wanted activity,” he said. “But of course it went a bit quiet so I was gutted.
“I think we all knew we were going to come down his road. I was lucky enough to become a free agent and spoke to everyone and for me Matchroom just gave me the best plan, the best route and they've been there and done it before.
"They've done it with fighters, probably not even with my talent. So I thought I can do it with them, with a bit of guidance I'll be alright.
“Activity is key, elsewhere they couldn’t really do a lot of fights but for me it’s about getting active. I think when you get into that later part of your career where it's like world titles or contending for a world title your career will slow down.
“Whereas this year I've only had one fight, you're not going to learn like that. So for me Matchroom put down a plan where I can do 3-4 fights a year and that's what I needed.”
Whittaker’s departure from Boxxer means he will not be performing on the BBC following the news that Shalom’s company has signed a deal to take professional boxing back to the national broadcaster for the first time in more than 20 years.
However, it is still not clear how many dates they will have annually or whether the licence fees on offer from the BBC will allow them to compete with DAZN, the platform on which Matchroom and Queensberry events are shown.
When asked whether he had to leave Boxxer because he simply could not get enough dates, Whittaker said: “Kind of, yeah, because I’m 28 now and time waits for nobody.
“The way things were going: ‘When am I going to fight? Who am I gonna fight?’ It was just all over the place.
“What [Boxxer] have done for me is great, and I’ll say that to everybody – they helped me out, got me into a great position. At the end of the day it’s just business. You can’t take things personal, but I think we knew, down the line, me and Eddie and Frank Smith would happen, and we’re here now.”
On Boxxer’s BBC deal, he added: “Yeah the platform was great but when I looked into it, it wasn't like BBC One, it was BBC Three.
“I'm not here just for numbers, I'm here to try and make better fights, I'm here to try and get my ranking right, I'm here to try and divert my career into the right way. I've got the numbers already now, my social media's ok, a lot of people know me so armchair fans if they know you or they don't know you doesn't really matter to me now.”
Whittaker has not boxed since he stopped Liam Cameron in the second round of their grudge rematch in Birmingham on April 20. It is his only action since their first fight which took place a year ago this month.
He will draw a line under those seven months out of the ring on November 29 and, incidentally, his headline event with Matchroom will clash with the first Boxxer show of the new BBC era.
Around 40 miles north of Birmingham, Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV will meet for the vacant British heavyweight title at Derby’s Vaillant Live Arena. The pair had been scheduled to meet on October 25 until a rib injury to TKV forced a five-week delay meaning a schedule clash with Whittaker on DAZN.
The Surgeon said: “For boxing fans, it's not the best.
“I always used to say to my family ‘why would they do that?’ You want eyes on every event so just try and look for a gap and put it there. There are obviously a lot more gaps [in the schedule] to put it but business is business.
“Personally, I don't think they did it to rub anyone's shoulders, it was probably the only date they could get with the venue. But come on man - only certain people are going to watch Frazer and only certain people are going to watch me.
“If you did it on different days, you could have opened it up to everyone but, boxing is boxing.”
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Steadily Building A Global Superstar: Frank Smith On Ben Whittaker's Development
The introductory press conference is in the books, a glossy Jerry Maguire-esque announcement vido consigned to the internet archives and Ben Whittaker is in Ireland with his trainer, Andy Lee, getting on with the unglamorous but necessary part of the job.
After spending the first part of his career under the Boxxer banner, Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) will make his Matchroom debut against Germany’s Benjamin Gavazi (19-1, 13 KOs) at Birmingham's NEC Arena on November 29. The fight will be broadcast by DAZN.
Matchroom CEO Frank Smith acknowledges that the charismatic Whittaker is still far from the finished article but believes they have secured the 28-year-old light heavyweight's services at exactly the right moment.
"We want to build Ben into a global superstar and he has the ability to do that," Smith told The Ring.
"He's been in fights where I don't think the matchmaking has been great for him to date and I think he needs to progress, to develop as a fighter. He's 28 years old.
"You're not in a rush but he's only had 10 fights.
"We've got younger fighters coming through now who've got 15, 16 fights after three years so it's about doing the right job with him. It doesn't mean chucking him straight in.”
Competitive fights and domestic rivalries will always generate interest and ticket sales but genuine crossover stars like Naseem Hamed, Ricky Hatton and Anthony Joshua could have persuaded casual fans to part with money to watch them hit pads and shadowbox.
Whittaker is still a long, long way from reaching that kind of level but he does have the potential to provide British boxing - and Matchroom's stable - with a massive shot in the arm.
Whittaker's raw ability and Olympic pedigree mean that his level of opposition will attract scrutiny from hardcore fans but as long as Matchroom can persuade fans to buy into him, his celebrity and showmanship should afford him extra leeway with fans who want to witness a spectacle as well as a fight.
"He can be a superstar in the sport for the next 5-8 years, as long as he wants to be. He has to prove himself as well," Smith said.
"He has the talent. You don't go and win a medal at the Olympics if you don't have talent and he's done everything asked of him so far.
"The first Liam Cameron fight ended the way it did but he went back in there and improved in the second fight and what more can you ask for?
"But also it's whether you like him or dislike him, you're going to watch him. I've spent a lot of time with him over the years. I got to know him even when we weren't promoting him. He's a lovely guy, a real nice and respectful character.
"You need that showbiz element. You need to do things because people are talking about you, whether they're talking about whether they like you or dislike you, it's part and parcel of the game we're in."
The light heavyweight division is top heavy.
Unified WBA, WBO and IBF titleholder Dmitry Bivol and former undisputed beltholder Artur Beterbiev remain at the top of the rankings.
On November 22, WBC titleholder David Benavidez has the chance to show that he belongs in that elite company when making the first defence of his belt against two-time title challenger Anthony Yarde, headlining The Ring IV card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Matchroom should be able to guide Whittaker through a long list of contenders and, crucially, he also has a varied cast of British rivals who will provide him with invaluable experience both in and out of the ring.
There is no need for Whittaker to take any giant leaps and Smith insists that Matchroom won’t deviate from their plan.
"I honestly think 2027," he said when asked when Whittaker will be ready for world level. "I think the next 14 months is about activity. About keeping him busy, getting that momentum.
"Four fights, in 14 months. One at the end of this year, three next year and then, as we move into 2027, he steps up those ranks.
"He's got a huge profile in the US as well. He'll fight in the US next year. He'll probably have two in the UK as well so, for us, it's about building that star because he's never had the momentum and everything he's done has been off the back of what he's created."
The introductory press conference is in the books, a glossy Jerry Maguire-esque announcement vido consigned to the internet archives and Ben Whittaker is in Ireland with his trainer, Andy Lee, getting on with the unglamorous but necessary part of the job.
After spending the first part of his career under the Boxxer banner, Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) will make his Matchroom debut against Germany’s Benjamin Gavazi (19-1, 13 KOs) at Birmingham's NEC Arena on November 29. The fight will be broadcast by DAZN.
Matchroom CEO Frank Smith acknowledges that the charismatic Whittaker is still far from the finished article but believes they have secured the 28-year-old light heavyweight's services at exactly the right moment.
"We want to build Ben into a global superstar and he has the ability to do that," Smith told The Ring.
"He's been in fights where I don't think the matchmaking has been great for him to date and I think he needs to progress, to develop as a fighter. He's 28 years old.
"You're not in a rush but he's only had 10 fights.
"We've got younger fighters coming through now who've got 15, 16 fights after three years so it's about doing the right job with him. It doesn't mean chucking him straight in.”
Competitive fights and domestic rivalries will always generate interest and ticket sales but genuine crossover stars like Naseem Hamed, Ricky Hatton and Anthony Joshua could have persuaded casual fans to part with money to watch them hit pads and shadowbox.
Whittaker is still a long, long way from reaching that kind of level but he does have the potential to provide British boxing - and Matchroom's stable - with a massive shot in the arm.
Whittaker's raw ability and Olympic pedigree mean that his level of opposition will attract scrutiny from hardcore fans but as long as Matchroom can persuade fans to buy into him, his celebrity and showmanship should afford him extra leeway with fans who want to witness a spectacle as well as a fight.
"He can be a superstar in the sport for the next 5-8 years, as long as he wants to be. He has to prove himself as well," Smith said.
"He has the talent. You don't go and win a medal at the Olympics if you don't have talent and he's done everything asked of him so far.
"The first Liam Cameron fight ended the way it did but he went back in there and improved in the second fight and what more can you ask for?
"But also it's whether you like him or dislike him, you're going to watch him. I've spent a lot of time with him over the years. I got to know him even when we weren't promoting him. He's a lovely guy, a real nice and respectful character.
"You need that showbiz element. You need to do things because people are talking about you, whether they're talking about whether they like you or dislike you, it's part and parcel of the game we're in."
The light heavyweight division is top heavy.
Unified WBA, WBO and IBF titleholder Dmitry Bivol and former undisputed beltholder Artur Beterbiev remain at the top of the rankings.
On November 22, WBC titleholder David Benavidez has the chance to show that he belongs in that elite company when making the first defence of his belt against two-time title challenger Anthony Yarde, headlining The Ring IV card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Matchroom should be able to guide Whittaker through a long list of contenders and, crucially, he also has a varied cast of British rivals who will provide him with invaluable experience both in and out of the ring.
There is no need for Whittaker to take any giant leaps and Smith insists that Matchroom won’t deviate from their plan.
"I honestly think 2027," he said when asked when Whittaker will be ready for world level. "I think the next 14 months is about activity. About keeping him busy, getting that momentum.
"Four fights, in 14 months. One at the end of this year, three next year and then, as we move into 2027, he steps up those ranks.
"He's got a huge profile in the US as well. He'll fight in the US next year. He'll probably have two in the UK as well so, for us, it's about building that star because he's never had the momentum and everything he's done has been off the back of what he's created."
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Can’t find the link but wasn’t someone from matchroom asking the WBO for a top 15 ranking for Whittaker even before his next fight? And blaming mismanagement from Ben Shalom?
Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
The harsh truth about Whittaker is that he's just not very good. Not cut out for the pros at any decent level anyway.
Eddie isn't stupid; he knows this. The matchmaking and future plans tell all.
When Eddie signed him, everything positive he had to say was around followers, razzmatazz, fan buzz and all this stuff. No references to his actual in-ring abilities.
Eddie isn't stupid; he knows this. The matchmaking and future plans tell all.
When Eddie signed him, everything positive he had to say was around followers, razzmatazz, fan buzz and all this stuff. No references to his actual in-ring abilities.
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
I don’t agree. I think Eddie might have misjudged this. He put a lot of effort into the announcement and thinks Whittaker has star power. I bet he paid top dollar for Ben. But anyone who struggles with Liam Cameron isn’t gonna be world class surelysteve689 wrote: ↑01 Nov 2025, 16:17 The harsh truth about Whittaker is that he's just not very good. Not cut out for the pros at any decent level anyway.
Eddie isn't stupid; he knows this. The matchmaking and future plans tell all.
When Eddie signed him, everything positive he had to say was around followers, razzmatazz, fan buzz and all this stuff. No references to his actual in-ring abilities.
Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
He's shown nothing so far to be worthy of all the hypeJamesPhilips wrote: ↑02 Nov 2025, 13:08I don’t agree. I think Eddie might have misjudged this. He put a lot of effort into the announcement and thinks Whittaker has star power. I bet he paid top dollar for Ben. But anyone who struggles with Liam Cameron isn’t gonna be world class surelysteve689 wrote: ↑01 Nov 2025, 16:17 The harsh truth about Whittaker is that he's just not very good. Not cut out for the pros at any decent level anyway.
Eddie isn't stupid; he knows this. The matchmaking and future plans tell all.
When Eddie signed him, everything positive he had to say was around followers, razzmatazz, fan buzz and all this stuff. No references to his actual in-ring abilities.
Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Makes sence for Eddie to sign him , it just digs a bit deeper hole for his competition Shalom ,, Regards whet there gonna do with him , there talking building up , 3-4 fights a year , it will all be against D grade boxers , or lower they won't cost has much Whittaker is at this stage only c grade but has B grade pull he'll pay his way , Eddies not taking much of a chance here ,
Ben will simply pay his way and draw enough , who come to watch him get beat , if he keeps winning against low grade opposition , he'll get louder , cockier , and become the man everyone wants to see get beat , if he does step up and do well its winners are grinners , if he does'nt he's stole Shalons assett and has a guy who can fill local shows , and makes a good undercard against chep European fighters , Whittakers gonna be the new B grade star he's NEVER gonna crack it against the elite , Can you imagine the whittaker who fought Cameron , getting in with Bivol , In the words of Roy Keane , DO ME A FAVOR
Ben will simply pay his way and draw enough , who come to watch him get beat , if he keeps winning against low grade opposition , he'll get louder , cockier , and become the man everyone wants to see get beat , if he does step up and do well its winners are grinners , if he does'nt he's stole Shalons assett and has a guy who can fill local shows , and makes a good undercard against chep European fighters , Whittakers gonna be the new B grade star he's NEVER gonna crack it against the elite , Can you imagine the whittaker who fought Cameron , getting in with Bivol , In the words of Roy Keane , DO ME A FAVOR
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
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It's Whittaker's career. He and his team should decide who they fight and when.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 15:08 WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
He should he might winRuthless-RKO wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 15:08 WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Can't knock this back and fight another pudding he's close to 30, extensive AM career, it wouldn't look good.dr_devious wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 17:58He should he might winRuthless-RKO wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 15:08 WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
It’s a good fight for us fans. Not sure how good it is for him!dr_devious wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 17:58He should he might winRuthless-RKO wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 15:08 WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
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Re: Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom
Do you think he'll duck Buatsi?keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 17:09It's Whittaker's career. He and his team should decide who they fight and when.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 15:08 WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.
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keithmoonhangover
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I don't think he's ready for him mickey, it's a fight for a 12/18 months time IMO. We've got this unpolished gem who needs to learn the craft of professional boxing and there is ZERO need to rush him.mickey1975 wrote: ↑04 Dec 2025, 04:59Do you think he'll duck Buatsi?keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 17:09It's Whittaker's career. He and his team should decide who they fight and when.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑03 Dec 2025, 15:08 WBC have ordered him to fight Buatsi.
Final eliminator.
Controversial.
Whittaker will never take this fight.