Ben Whittaker resolved his previous draw with Liam Cameron by winning via second-round knockout in Birmingham, England, but faced new controversy over accusations of spitting at Cameron’s corner, which he denied as an emotional outburst without conclusive evidence.
Ben Whittaker closed one chapter of controversy, only to stumble into another moments later.
Six months had passed since their first clash ended with a draw and a chaotic tumble over the ropes. Whittaker and Liam Cameron finally settled their rivalry. In Birmingham, England, Whittaker secured a victory via second-round knockout. The decisive moment? A right hand that left Cameron reeling, followed by a barrage of punches forcing the referee to call it.
Catch Whittaker’s finish and his lively celebration below!
But wait, there’s more! Whittaker found himself in hot water again, accused of spitting at Cameron’s corner. He addressed the buzz in an interview with Sky Sports post-fight.
“It was just the emotion,” Whittaker explained. “I was like: ‘Yeah, come on!’ If a bit of dribble came out… He knows I’d never do something like that.”
Interestingly, video footage doesn’t quite back up the spitting claims.
Whittaker, who snagged a silver medal at the Tokyo Games in 2020, has been making waves since turning pro in 2022. His fighting style? Entertaining and unconventional.
Check out Whittaker’s emotional post-fight press conference below.