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Ben Whittaker Set for Matchroom Debut in Birmingham Title Bout for Vacant WBC Silver Belt

Hearn is charting a measured route that targets a world title shot in 2027.

Overview

  • Whittaker faces Germany’s Benjamin Gavazi on Saturday, November 29 at the NEC in Birmingham, with the card streaming live on DAZN.
  • Reports list Gavazi’s recent form differently, with outlets variously citing a 19-1 record and a long win streak, underscoring uncertainty over his exact ledger.
  • After leaving BOXXER, Whittaker signed a long-term deal with Matchroom to secure more activity and better positioning for major belts.
  • Matchroom plans include a U.S. showcase early in 2026 and a busier schedule next year, with talk of three to four fights to accelerate his progression.
  • Betting markets and many analysts favor a Whittaker stoppage, though trainer Andy Lee stresses focus, and Whittaker’s 2024 draw with Liam Cameron—avenged by a second-round KO in April—still informs the scrutiny around him.