Ben Whittaker effectively silenced the critics who doubted him by stopping Liam Cameron in round two of their return fixture. Headlining at Birmingham’s Resorts World Arena, Whittaker produced an elaborate ringwalk routine full of confidence. He carried that swagger into the first round, moving from side to side, prodding the left jab into Cameron’s face, causing some early nose damage. Cameron was edging forward, but a momentary lapse in concentration from the Sheffield man opened the door for Whittaker, who landed a crunching right hand that had Cameron’s legs wobbling. He stumbled into the corner and shipped a few unanswered punches. Some got through, others were blocked. Enough damage was being done to prompt referee Howard Foster’s intervention at 1:53 of the second round, set for 10.
Whittaker’s emotions got the better of him as he ran to the opposite corner to taunt Cameron’s trainer, Grant Smith. That moment was later analysed by the Sky team as new trainer Andy Lee protected his man from further criticism. The win was a clear indication of Whittaker’s potential and moves his career back on track after the controversy of their first fight in Riyadh. Liam Cameron dropped to 23-7-1 (10 KOs), being stopped for the first time in his career. Whittaker, 9-0-1 (6 KOs), was flanked by promoter Ben Shalom, who believes big things are back on the agenda for his flagship star.
Sam Eggington’s incredible career rolls on after he defeated Lee Cutler by technical decision. Two of the judges totalled 87-85 while the third scored it 90-83 to the Stourbridge banger. Both men were cut in a messy affair. Eggington had a cut develop over his right eye towards the end of round two, but the fight continued until the ninth round when the ringside doctor instructed the referee to stop the contest due to the cuts around Eggington's eyes.
Frazer Clarke showed that he has a bit left in the tank, bopping Ebenezer Tetteh in the first round. Clarke knocked Tetteh down with a right hand early in the fight, and although the Ghanaian made it to his feet, he was clearly unsteady. Clarke moved in for the finish, landing more heavy shots before the referee stepped in to wave it off, marking a perfect comeback win for “Big Fraze.”
Tyler Denny returned to action with a 97-92 win over Elvis Ahorgah at middleweight. Denny looked sharp and was first to the punch, scoring a knockdown in round seven that proved crucial in the referee's scoring. Despite Ahorgah’s best efforts, Denny maintained control throughout the match, showcasing his superior boxing skills.
Elliot Whale maintained his unbeaten record by defeating Lucas Ballingall with a score of 79-74. After a tentative opening round, both fighters had success in the second round, but Whale's bodywork ensured he took that round. The cleaner shots came from Whale throughout, and he kept the pressure on until the final bell.
Troy Coleman battled back from a tough early start to topple Bradley Goldsmith in the seventh round, retaining the midlands area middleweight title. Goldsmith had a strong fifth round, even knocking Coleman down at the end of the round, but the referee denied the knockdown. Coleman turned the fight around in the later rounds, landing almost at will against Goldsmith, prompting the referee to step in to save him.
In the opening fight of the night, Mark Jeffers faced Ricardo Lara in the super middleweight division. Jeffers started well, mixing his shots impressively and landing several eye-catching blows to the body. A body shot near the end of the opening round scored a knockdown, with the bell saving his overmatched opponent. Early in the second round, the Chorley fighter landed another well-placed shot, knocking Lara down again and sealing the win with a second-round stoppage.
Whittaker vs. Cameron 2 was an impressive fight card from BOXXER with some memorable fights. Whittaker answered his critics in style, while Frazer Clarke and Sam Eggington shone on the undercard. This event showcased the potential of rising stars in British boxing and set the stage for exciting future matchups.
