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ben whittaker He is tipped to become one of Britain’s greatest fighters matchroom Debut next month.
2021 Olympic silver medalists Joined Matchroom last week And now he is set to come out on top against Germany’s Benjamin Gavazzi in Birmingham on 29 November,
A press conference for the fight was held on Friday afternoonAnd Whittaker’s trainers, andy leeHe believes his fighter is destined to reach the top of the sport.
Noting the challenge presented by Gavazzi, Lee said: “If he [Gavazi] Spoiled the party, he’s a big name boxing she herself. So, he has everything to achieve.
“Make no mistake, we are taking this very seriously. But this is a step in Ben’s development and it will be a good win for him, and he will become one of the best light heavyweights this country has ever seen.”
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Britain has some legendary names who have ruled the light heavyweight division in the past – including Joe Calzaghe and John Conteh – and Lee thinks Whittaker can reach similar heights in the years to come.
Whittaker and Lee joined forces earlier this year ahead of a rematch with Liam Cameron after their first fight ended in a controversial draw when both men fell over the top rope.
Whittaker performed much better in the second fight and stopped Cameron in the second round to put an emphatic end to their rivalry.
But he may now have his work cut out for him against Gavazzi, who has tasted just one defeat in 20 professional bouts.
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Gavazzi has spent the majority of his career fighting in his native Germany, but he has no fear in traveling to the UK to face Whittaker in front of his home fans as he looks to advance to the title race at 175 pounds.
“I’m focused on this fight,” Gavzi said. “I know that when I win this fight, my life will be [will] Change.”
Dmitry Bivol currently holds three of the four light-heavyweight world titles, while the other is held by David Benavidez. If Whittaker is successful in his fight with Gavazzi, he is sure to move up in the WBC rankings and could be in good position for a title shot in 2026.
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