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Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron Ends in Draw After Both Fighters Tumble Out of Ring

The light-heavyweight bout in Riyadh concluded with a technical split decision after Whittaker was injured falling over the ropes.

  • Both British fighters, Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron, fell out of the ring during the fifth round of their match, resulting in Whittaker sustaining a leg injury.
  • The fight was ruled a technical split draw, with the judges' scorecards reading 58-57 for Whittaker, 58-57 for Cameron, and 58-58.
  • Whittaker, an Olympic silver medalist, was taken to a hospital for scans after leaving the ring in a wheelchair.
  • Cameron expressed frustration with the decision, claiming he had the upper hand and suggesting Whittaker was looking for a way out.
  • The incident occurred on the undercard of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol title fight at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
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