Easter is about family, religion and peace but this weekends boxing is about revenge and redemption. Liam Cameron Takes on Ben Whittaker in a fierce rematch, the first encounter ended in controversy but the 2nd bout promises fireworks.
Whittaker is looking for redemption after an embarrassing first fight which saw him end the bout with an injury after the two flew over the ropes. Since the first bout Whittaker has been uncharacteristically radio silent on social media, some have claimed he is embarrassed but one thing is for sure he has rebuilt. Whittaker is known for his unconventional style and showboating but in the Cameron bout he looked sluggish and un fit to go 12 rounds.
Whittaker claimed “I was calling the shots, I chose what I did everyday in the gym” with his previous coach, Joby Clayton, Joby was Bens amateur coach. This time he has linked up with one of the most sought after coaches in boxing. Andy Lee has been in demand after taking both Paddy Donovan and Joseph Parker to different stratospheres, Lee has now taken on Whittaker to show him the real professional game.
Both have claimed Whittaker has had a great camp and is ready to show the world what he was missing before.
Liam Cameron Is Not Shy Of A Rebuild-
Cameron on the other hand knows exactly what it’s like to rebuild, both in the boxing ring and in his personal life. Liam Cameron is the definition of never give up, after battling against a drug addiction and a absurd ban from boxing ( The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) agency found Cameron guilty of the anti-doping violation and imposed a four-year ban) in 2018 he has rebuilt himself into a very solid fighter.
The Yorkshire boxer may have 6 losses on his record but he is far from a pushover in the ring, Cameron only recently went the distance in a split decision loss to Lyndon Arthur (Fought for world honours vs Bivol) which many have claimed he won. Which is exactly what most claim he did against Whittaker in Riyadh, he was certainly starting to take control of the fight before the two went over the ropes and has shown he’s capable of holding his own.
Cameron has not only got an uphill battle in the ring but outside of it too. He has been in a dispute with Ben Shalom and Boxxer over the amount of rounds that the fight will have. Boxxer and Shalom claim that they sent a generic contract which included a 12 round bout. They have had to pay a hefty amount for the mistake. Cameron claims he still hasn’t received a 10 round contract from Boxxer and the team.
The build up will be intense with both having a lot to lose on Sunday but on the day Jesus was resurrected will it be Ben Whittaker revitalising his career and taking the step to stardom. Or will Liam Cameron rise from the depths of his lows to complete a huge upset.
Ben Whittaker Vs Liam Cameron Full Card-
Ben Whittaker (8-0-1) Vs Liam Cameron (23-6-1)- Ben Whittaker Via TKO In Round 2
Frazer Clarke (8-1-1) Vs Ebenezer Tetteh (23-2-0)- Frazer Clarke Via 1st Round KO
Lee Cutler (15-1-0) Vs Sam Eggington (35-9-0) WBC International Silver Super Welterweight- Sam Eggington Via Unanimous Decision (Fight stopped in the 9th due to a cut on Eggington)
Tyler Denny (19-3-3) Vs Elvis Ahorgah (13-3-0)- Tyler Denny Via Decision
Troy Coleman (13-3-1) Vs Bradley Goldsmith (12-0-0) BBBofC Midlands Area Middleweight title- Troy Coleman Via Referee Stoppage
Elliot Whale (11-0-0) Vs Lucas Ballingall (18-2-0)- Elliot Whale Via Decision
Mark Jeffers (19-0-0) Vs Ricardo Lara (24-13-2)- Mark Jeffers Via TKO
Live Updates-
Ben Whittaker Defeats Liam Cameron Via TKO In Round 2
Round 2
Ben Whittaker finishes Liam Cameron with a massive hook followed by a huge flurry of punches which caused the referee to stop the fight. A right hook started the flurry followed by two rapid hooks to the body then seeing Cameron hurt, Whittaker threw absolute bombs to finish the fight after Camerons legs seemed to buckle.
Post fight Ben Whittaker’s celebrations caused uproar from Cameron’s corner after Whittaker went and taunted the opposite corner. Cameron’s manager Lee Eaton having words with both Whittaker and Ben Shalom.
Whittaker seems to squash the beef by raising Camerons arm and speaking to his corner. Andy Lee in his post fight interview defended Whittaker’s character saying “I would not spend time with someone who’s not worth my time”
“His emotions got the best of him but no one knows what he’s been through in the last 6 months”
Round 1
Whittaker starting as the aggressor looking relaxed picking some good shots off even taunting slightly when Cameron missed a punch. Towards the end of the round Cameron has more success but Whittaker counter punching well.
Sam Eggington Defeats Lee Cutler Via Unanimous Decision
A cut appeared on the right eyebrow of Sam Eggington in round 2 which was caused by a clash of heads.
Both fighters coming together and trading in the pocket neither looking to pick the other off from range.
Eggington seemed to get the better of the punches landing cleaner especially in the 5th where he caught Cutler with a massive overhand right stunning Cutler.
The fight was very close with neither really dominating, the fight looked always on the edge of sparking up but like the ending it was just a bit flat.
Eggington’s cut caused the fight to go to the score cards at the beginning of round 9 after the doctor deemed Eggington not able to continue.
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Sam Eggington took the bout by unanimous decision but unlucky for Lee Cutler who was coming on strong in the final few rounds.
Frazer Clarke Defeats Ebenezer Tetteh Via 1st Round KO
Frazer Clarke shows his power in a huge return knocking out Tetteh in a single round. Clarke knocked down Tetteh with a massive right overhand to the top of the head, Tetteh returned to his feet but Clarke threw the kitchen sink at Tetteh which eventually ended in the referee stopping the fight.
Ebenezer Tetteh was fuming at the referee even man handling him after the stoppage. Cooler heads prevailed but Tetteh was not present for the final announcement confirming Clarkes win.
Clarke will now move on to more competitive fights with commentary eluding to a fight between Clarke and the winner of the TKV and David Adeleye.
Tyler Denny Defeats Elvis Ahorgah Via Decision
Denny put on a great performance with some stylish moves against Ahorgah. Tyler Denny dropped Ahorgah briefly in the 7th round but it was more of a flash knockdown whilst Elvis was off balance and got dragged down. Denny had moments of flashiness to hype up the crowd taunting Ahorgah at times. Ahorgah had moments of success catching Denny in the 8th with a strong uppercut which buzzed Denny but Tyler Denny had the best of the fight.
Undercard Results-
Troy Coleman Defeats Bradley Goldsmith Via 7th Round TKO
Troy Coleman upsets the card by beating Bradley Goldsmith In round 7. Coleman had Goldsmith on the ropes at the end of round 6 but Goldsmith was saved by the bell but not for long as Coleman continued the onslaught in the 7th eventually hurting Goldsmith so much that the referee stepped in to stop the fight. Coleman is now BBBofC Midlands Middleweight champion.
Elliot Whale Defeats Lucas Ballingall Via Decision
Whale preserves his unbeaten record by beating the very game Ballingall.
Mark Jeffers Defeats Ricardo Lara Via 2nd Round TKO
Jeffers makes easy work of his opponent finishing him in the second round after dropping him the round before. The now 20-0-0 Jeffers now needs to be tested at a decent level not taking on 6 rounders against journeymen on the start of prelims.
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