19 h. ago A ‘humble’ Ben Whittaker: Have we got boxing’s next ‘superstar’ all wrong?

Whittaker speaks to The Independent at a press conference after signing with Eddie Hearn, who provides insight on the divisive boxer, as does coach Andy Lee

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19 h. ago Ben Whittaker’s trainer makes bold prediction ahead of Matchroom debut

Ben Whittaker will make his Matchroom debut next month and his trainer is already making big plans for the future

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19 h. ago Ben Whittaker’s trainer makes bold prediction ahead of Benjamin Gavazi fight

Whittaker will make his Matchroom debut in November, and his trainer Andy Lee is already making big plans for the future

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3 d. ago Ben Whittaker’s Matchroom debut confirmed as divisive Brit fights in hometown

Whittaker signed with Eddie Hearn’s promotion this month and is wasting little time in getting going

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8 d. ago Ben Whittaker’s next fight date teased as Eddie Hearn declares: ‘I don’t want to wait’

Whittaker signed with Hearn and Matchroom this week, as they aim to build him towards a world-title fight

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1 week ago British boxers who divided public opinion as Ben Whittaker signs with Matchroom

Whittaker has struggled to win over the public since turning professional

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1 week ago The fights ‘generational talent’ Ben Whittaker should chase to land world title shot

Whittaker’s move to Matchroom has added additional hype to his star power – but what does his route to a world title look like?

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1 week ago Eddie Hearn unveils Ben Whittaker signing by recreating Jerry Maguire scene: ‘Show me the money!’

The former GB Olympian and the Matchroom promoter seem a match made in boxing heaven

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