Ben Whittaker: Next fight, the surgeon will face off against the man who gatecrashed a press conference


Ben Whittaker: Next fight, the surgeon will face off against the man who gatecrashed a press conference
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Ben Whittaker is set to return to the ring this summer to take on Ezra Arenyeka at Selhurst Park. Whittaker, a rising star in British boxing, has made a name for himself as a professional fighter.

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Controversy and Showboating

Known for his showboating style, Whittaker caused a stir in the amateurs when he won an Olympic silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He made headlines for refusing to put on the medal during the ceremony. Since turning pro, Whittaker has faced criticism for his antics in the ring, but no one has been able to defeat him.

Arenyeka, however, is confident that he has what it takes to beat Whittaker. He made his intentions clear by crashing Whittaker's pre-fight press conference and publicly declaring his plan to knock out the British fighter.

Key Details for the Fight

The highly anticipated showdown between Ben Whittaker and Ezra Arenyeka is scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The event will take place at Selhurst Park, the stadium of Crystal Palace FC. Ring-walks are expected at approximately 8.30pm BST, with the main card kicking off at 7pm BST.

How to Watch

Viewers in the UK can catch the action live on Sky Sports Arena. For those looking to stream the fight, the NOW TV or Sky Go app are available for download on mobile or tablet devices.

Full Card Lineup

While the full undercard has yet to be revealed, three exciting bouts have been confirmed:

  • Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe - WBO cruiserweight title
  • Michal Cieslak vs. Isaac Chamberlain - European cruiserweight title
  • Ben Whittaker vs. Ezra Arenyka - Light heavyweight




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