Ben Whittaker is stepping back into the ring as part of the grand, all-Brit showdown featuring the undefeated light heavyweight champs Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez. This sizzling event unfolds on Saturday, February 3rd, at OVO Arena Wembley in London. Catch the drama live and exclusive on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, and for our friends across the pond, on Peacock in the USA.
Last year, Whittaker wrapped up things with a bang, sending Stiven Leonetti Dredhaj packing with a knockout that’ll be etched in highlight reels for ages. Sporting an unblemished 5-0 record, this Tokyo 2020 Olympic Silver medallist is itching to begin the New Year with a bang, facing off against Khalid Graidia, the Swiss-based French pugilist, over eight heart-thumping rounds.
Graidia, no stranger to British rings, has previously tangoed with Whittaker’s domestic adversaries—Zach Parker, Ezra Taylor, and Karol Itauma, in London. He even stretched British and Commonwealth Champion Dan Azeez to the limit in their Milan bout back in July 2023.
“The Surgeon is back, folks! Ready to carve up 2024 with another masterclass in the ring. Consider this a warning to the light heavyweight division. Don’t dare miss the fireworks on February 3rd,” quipped Whittaker.
BOXXER’s big boss, CEO and Founder Ben Shalom, chimed in, “This is just the beginning of a rollercoaster year for Ben Whittaker. He’s set to bring his A-game to an already electric night in London. Watch out for this chap; he’s going places, possibly headlining major title fights before the year is out.”
Meanwhile, Adam Azim, who toppled Franck Petitjean amid a roaring Wolverhampton crowd last year, is all set to defend his EBU European Super Lightweight Title. He faces the undefeated former champ Enock Poulsen in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Also joining the fray are rising stars Francesca Hennessy and heavyweight contender Jeamie TKV. Hennessy, known for her dynamite punches, is on a quest for her third pro victory. TKV, eager to bounce back from a recent setback against Igor Macedo in September 2023, is all set to make some noise.