Ben Whittaker Faces Trouble After Boxing Draw
British boxer Ben Whittaker had a tough evening on Saturday, culminating in a security incident at a Saudi Arabian airport after he smashed a fan’s phone. This event unfolded just hours after Whittaker fought fellow Brit Liam Cameron to a draw. The bout ended dramatically as both fighters toppled over the ropes and out of the ring, resulting in Whittaker injuring his leg. Following the WWE-style fall, he was wheeled out and visibly upset.
At the time the fight was called, one judge scored Whittaker ahead 58-57, while another had Cameron leading by the same score, and a third had them tied at 58-58. Frustrated by the outcome, Whittaker even punched a hole in the dressing room wall before departing the arena.
Ben Whittaker’s Professional Boxing Record (as of 10/15/2024)
- Fights: 9
- Wins: 8
- Losses: 0
- By Knockout: 5
- By Decision: 3
- Draws: 1
After being released from the hospital, Whittaker was seen at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with a bandage around his ankle. Given the day’s events, the light heavyweight prospect was not in the mood for socializing, and tensions escalated when a fan approached him and began taking pictures without permission.
Witness Account of the Incident
An eyewitness shared their perspective with The Sun, recounting, “I spotted Ben Whittaker coming through security, and then a fan in a boxing T-shirt went up to take a photo tion wayne ludwig bbc. Ben said, ‘don’t take any photos of me,’ snatched the phone from his hand, and smashed it on the floor. Things heated up as Ben looked ready to punch him, and some of his team had to step in maldives.”
Security intervened just in time, temporarily detaining both men and halting their passport processing. Officials sat them down to defuse the situation, leading to a conversation where Whittaker apologized and offered to pay for the damaged phone. He even invited the fan to be his guest at an upcoming fight. They appeared to part ways on amicable terms, exchanging contact information.
Whittaker later expressed regret over the incident, stating, “This was an unfortunate event, and I’m thankful to the gentleman for sitting down to talk afterward and accepting my apology. Unfortunately, I can’t comment on the alleged video recording as I haven’t seen it. Regardless, we’re in touch about replacing his phone and I’ve invited him to a future event as my guest .”
Looking Ahead: Whittaker’s Future Fights
GIVEMESPORT’s key statistic: Saturday’s draw is the only mark on Whittaker’s nine-fight professional record. Given how their first fight ended, a rematch with Cameron seems inevitable. classroom Whittaker was clearly struggling to accept the blemish on his record and will likely seek revenge as soon as possible.
Do you think Whittaker will bounce back stronger in his next match?
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