Whittaker Obliterates Gavazi in 1

Ben Whittaker was explosive in stopping Benjamin Gavazi in the first round of their 10-round light heavyweight bout.

In that opening round, Whittaker landed a blistering combination that featured a right to the body that was followed by a right to the head that put Gavazi down. Gavazi got up, but for not for long as Whittaker landed a devastating right hand to the open head of Gavazi that plummeted Gavazi on his back and the fight was over at 2:15.

Whittaker, 174.5 lbs of Darlston, ENG is 11-0-1 with seven knockouts. Gavazi, 174,3 lbs of Landau, GER is 19-2

Cowling Defeats Bowen by Split Decision

In a bout full of contact, Tom Cowling got off to the deck to win a split decision over previously undefeated Aaron Bowen in a middleweight fight.

Cowling landed 190 of 492 punches. Bowen was 167 of 820.

In round five, Bowen dropped Cowling with a hard straight right to the head. In the same round, Cowling began to bleed from his nose.

Cowling won two cards 95-94 and Bowen won a card 96-93.

Cowling 159.5 lbs of Newark, ENG is 15-1. Bowen, 159 lbs of Coventry, ENG is 7-1.

Vuong and Gwynne Battle to Draw in Rematch

Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne fought to a 10-round majority draw in a rematch of lightweights.

Vuong won a scorecard 97-93 and two others were 95-95.

Vuong, 134.5 lbs of Blythe, ENG is 9-0-1. Gwynne, 134.3 lbs of Wales is 18-4-2.

McCann Decisions Cotton

Molly McCann won a six-round decision over Ebonie Cotton in a super bantamweight bout.

McCann, 1211 lbs of Liverpool won by a score of 58-56 and is now 2-0. Cotton, 120.6 lbs libs of West Midlands, ENG is 1-1-.

In round four, Cotton had a massive cut from her forehead.

Ibraheim Sulimaan stopped Nico Ogbeide in round six of their 10-round junior lightweight bout.

In round four, Ogbeide began to bleed from his nose.

In round six, Suilmaan opened up and landed seven unanswered punches on the ropes for the bloodied Ogeide had no response for and the bout was stopped at 1:52.

Sulaimaan, 129,3 lbs of Birmingham, ENG is 10-0 with five knockouts. Ogbeide, 129 lbs of Birmingham is 6-2-1.

Former world title challenger Zelfa Barrett won an eight-round decision over Liam Dillon in a junior welterweight bout.

Barrett, 136.4 lbs of Manchester, ENG won by a 78-74 tally and is now 34-3. Dillon, 137.6 lbs of London is 13-5-1.

Alfie Middlemiss won a six-round decision over Engel Gomes in a lightweight bout.

Middlemiss, 129.6 lbs of Manchester, ENG won by a 60-54 score and is now 5-0. Gomes, 132.6 lbs of Slovenia is 9-54-3.



VIDEO: Ben Whittaker Vs Benjamin Gavazi: Weigh In



BIRMINGHAM WEIGH-IN RESULTS AND FIGHT NIGHT RUNNING ORDER CONFIRMED AS BEN WHITTAKER PREPARES FOR MATCHROOM DEBUT

Ben Whittaker says he is ready to put on a clinic in Birmingham on Saturday night after weighing-in for his Matchroom Boxing debut against Benjamin Gavazi – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

’The Surgeon’ Whittaker was comfortably inside the 175lb limit as he prepares to challenge for the vacant WBC Silver Light-Heavyweight Championship at The NEC.

Speaking on stage, Team GB Olympic hero Whittaker said: “I’m looking good, aren’t I? Trust me, it’s hard to look this good. But I have worked hard over in Irelandand I’m feeling good. We know this time was going to come with me coming over to Matchroom. Now, it’s time to put on a show.

“It’s good energy [from Benjamin Gavazi] – and it’s the energy you need. He’s here and he’s ready to fight. He’s not an idiot but I’m going to tunr up and show why I am the Surgeon. I’m a perfectionist – I am going to break him down.

“Make sure you tune in. As the man from DAZN said yesterday, get on that Black Friday discount and watch my fight.”

Head to DAZN to find out more about its exclusive Black Friday offer to new subscribers – subscribe now to watch Whittaker tomorrow, plus over 185 fights a year.

In the co-main, Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne are ready to dance again as they exchaged a final, frosty stare-down before their eagerly anticipated rematch.

Former MMA icon ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann looks ahead to her second professional fight when she takes on Ebonie Cotton.

And there’s a Midlands barnstormer incoming with the Midlands Area Middleweight title on the line between Aaron Bowen and Tom Cowling.

The full weights and running order for Saturday’s show can be found below.

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BIRMINGHAM FIGHT NIGHT: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29Prelims: Live on DAZN at 5pmAflie Middlemiss (129.9lbs) vs Engel Gomez (132.9lbs)
6 x 3-miniute rounds Super Featherweight Contest

Zelfa Barrett (136.65lbs) vs Liam Dillon (137.95lbs)
8x 3-minute rounds Lightweight contest

Ibraheem Sulaimaan (129.5lbs) vs Nico Ogbeide (129lbs)
10 x 3-minute rounds Midlands Area Super Featherweight Contest

Main card: Live on DAZN at 7pm

Molly McCann (121.95lbs) vs Ebonie Cotton (120.95lbs)
6 x 2-minute rounds Super Bantamweight Contest

Aaron Bowen (159lbs) vs Tom Cowling (159.9lbs)
10 x 3-minute rounds Midlands Area Middlweight Title

Cameron Vuong (134.85lbs) vs Gavin Gwynne 134.5lbs
10 x 3-minute rounds WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Title

Ben Whittaker (174.8lbs) vs Benjamin Gavazi (174.5lbs)
10 x 3-minute rounds WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Title 


VIDEO: Ben Whittaker Vs Benjamin Gavazi Launch Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kRSOXKFu_s


BEN WHITTAKER PRESS CONFERENCE: EVERYTHING THAT WAS SAID AS NEW MATCHROOM SIGNING MEETS GAVAZI – PLUS: VUONG vs GWYNNE II

Ben Whittaker went head-to-head with Benjamin Gavazi for the first time today ahead of his Matchroom Boxing debut at The NEC in Birmingham on November 29 – live worldwide on the Global Home of Boxing, DAZN.

The Team GB Olympic hero was officially unveiled by Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn at a Press Conference in London.

Whittaker revealed he is ready to level up, insisting he is feeling “great” and “excited” to get started as Hearn dubbed the Light Heavyweight sensation as the “future” of the sport.

Rivals Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne were reunited going into their eagerly anticipated rematch too – with both men looking to set the record straight when they meet in the Midlands next month, a year on from their hotly debated first fight.

You can keep up to date with all the latest news and updates throughout the week @MatchroomBoxing on social media.
NOVEMBER 29 FIGHT NIGHT: APPLY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION HERE
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:
“Well, good afternoon everyone and welcome to London. Firstly, I must say anyone that can get me to do that is a very important person. Not just an important person but a very special fighter. And this is kind of like a two-pronged press conference. Firstly of course, the first time we’ve really got to discuss the signing of the man to my right, Ben Whittaker. And also, to announce his fight at the NEC in Birmingham November 29 against Benjamin Gavazi, of course WBC International Silver Champion. This fight for the WBC Silver Title. A fight that’s going to put both guys well within the top 10, probably top 5, of the WBC rankings in one of the toughest divisions in sport.
 
“As we said, I kind of felt like for many years, we’ve known this was inevitable. When we put pen to paper just over a week ago, it was a good feeling. People say to me all of the time: ‘Who is the next big star of British boxing?’ We’ve been blessed with Anthony Joshua in the last few years as he comes up to the final rolls of the dice. We’re looking at the future.
 
“We’re looking at those guys like Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank Sr, Amir Khan – those names that are synonymous with British boxing. The man to my right, I believe is the guy to do it. A great self-promoter. A guy that understands the marketing side of the sport. But also, more importantly for me as a fight fan, an elite fighter. A guy that I’ve known about for 6/7 years. I had conversations with Team GB, Rob McCracken, all these guys, silver medal in the Olympics. We knew that Ben Whittaker has all the ingredients to become a great fighter.
 
“The job now over the next 12 months particularly with Andy Lee, one of the best trainers in the world, is to get him in the position to, not just be a global star of the sport of boxing, but also to be able to challenge the elite guys within – as I said – one of the toughest divisions in the sport.”
 
Ben Whittaker:
“I’m excited to join the [Matchroom Boxing] team. First of all, I want to thank my lord and saviour Jesus Christ. I want to thank Andy Lee, Will Harvey, Frank Smith and yourself. We knew this was going to happen. We’ve aligned now. I think it’s a perfect partnership. It’s something you don’t want to miss.
 
“That’s what gets me excited, and DAZN, I’ve got that opportunity fight around the world. I’ve got global fans, and my global fans have been screaming for that opportunity, and here we are.
 
“He’s going to be a tough opponent. He’s coming to win, but that’s what we want. When they come to win, they’re easier to beat. With Andy Lee, with the work we’ve been putting in, I feel great.
 
“Yeah. He’s coming to win. He’s ambitious. I’m going to keep it short and sweet. I’m going to slice and dice him and turn him into a German Donner Kebab. That’s what I’m going to do with him, real quick. I’m in Ireland now so I’m nice and calm. Everybody knows my pedigree. They know what I can do. I’m so excited to show you what we can do on the 29th. It’s going to be an amazing show. There’s a couple of shows on that night apparently, but you know which one to tune into.”
 
Andy Lee:
“I like the challenge as well, because he’s going to come to win. You can see he’s got his team here, welcome to his team. Welcome to Benjamin. He’s a spirited fighter. If he spoils the party, he’s a huge name in boxing himself. So, he’s got it all to gain. Make no mistakes, we’re taking him very seriously. It’s a step in Ben’s development and it will be a goof win for him, and he will go on to become one of the best Light-Heavyweights this country has ever produced.
 
“We train in humble surroundings. That’s what we are. Ben is a pleasure to train. Even though he’s a showman and has that bravado, he is also very humble – even though people might not believe it! He’s a phenomenal talent. I’m very excited and it’s a pleasure to train him. I’m very fortunate that we get to work together.”
 
Benjamin Gavazi:
“First of all, thank you for the opportunity. To you Eddie Hearn and Matchroom and my team. Yes I want to take this chance and to win this fight.
 
“Last time I was the underdog, nobody believed in me. Now I am the underdog and I am ready to shock the boxing world and to show what kind of fighter I am.
 
“I don’t think about that too much, now I am focused on fight. I know what when I win this fight my life will change, but I am focused on November 29th.
 
“I am happy and ready. I’m in shape, and I can’t wait for November 29. Let’s do this.”
 
Dominic Gavazi:
“First of all, hello to everybody. We have 20 fights, we go now for fight No.21. He has 10. It’s not only about the pro fights, he has big experience in amateurs. We cannot calculate he has more or less fights. It’s about fighters. We’re happy he gets his chance. We waited a long time to have a chance like this one. You talk about him being an underdog but no, I see this as a 50-50 fight. We want to see what happens on November 29.
 
“We don’t talk about game plan but you’re right. He has everything you need for a fighter. He is aggressive. He can fight forward, he has a great defence. He has a good jab. Every fight we change a little bit. Every fight he progresses in some part. In this fight again you will see that something has happened with him.”

Cameron Vuong:
“Of course. There’s going to be times in that fight where I’ve got to stand in that pocket. I’m well aware of that. I believe I won the first fight. I won it unanimously. People have a difference of opinion and that’s fine. 
 
“If people don’t think I won that first fight, that’s why we’re here this time around – to make sure there’s no dispute. I believe I’m a year more mature, a year better, a year stronger. Like you said, maybe it was a fight too early. 
 
“I’ve got more experience under my belt now. I’ve done the rounds, and I believe it will be a different fight this time around. I’m excited. I think my resume is like no other for a prospect with under ten fights. 
 
“I do also think that’s why prospects are scared to take those risks. Scared of the stick they’re going to get off the back of it. But listen, it can only make us better. 
 
“November 29, I will be better, and I’ll put on a masterclass performance. I’m looking forward to it. I’ve got a lot of respect for Gav, obviously he’s done great things in the sport. But it’s my time now and he’s going to find out.”
 
Gavin Gwynne:
“And you (Eddie) believe I won the first fight, remember? You called me, you were like, ‘Gav, we’ve got to get this back on, I believe you won it’. You dragged me back in the ring after it didn’t you. 
 
“It was too early (for Cameron) and we found that out on the night. Being a championship fighter and going against elite level opposition is totally different to going against average journeymen. Jeff Ofori is not a journeyman, but he’s an average sort of fighter. Whereas myself I’m a championship fighter. It’s a totally different kettle of fish.
 
“It was a good fight. It was back and forth for the first couple of rounds. From 3 or 4 rounds onwards I took over and I dragged him into my sort of fight. Like I’ve said to him, if he stands there and trades with me it’ll be an early night. 
 
“I think in the next fight now obviously he’s teamed up with Ben Davison who’s a great trainer. Ben has had me up there sparring with his boys, so he knows I’m no pushover. They’re going to try and outbox me on the backfoot and box and move. 
 
“In an interview with Charlie Parsons he said he’s going to stand in the pocked and trade with me, if he does that it’s going to be a very painful night for himself.”