The crazy expectation Ben Whittaker can justify to validate Eddie Hearn’s bet
Hearn’s Matchroom remain bullish about Whittaker becoming the face of British boxing, writes Steve Bunce, and with Anthony Joshua entering the twilight of his career, ‘The Surgeon’ bids to dazzle in the ring on Saturday
Ben Whittaker, the Olympic silver medalist, is set to face Australia's Conor Wallace in Birmingham on Saturday. This fight is crucial for British boxing and serves as a validation for Eddie Hearn's bet on Whittaker to become a global star for the sport. Whittaker, born in Wolverhampton, has been a standout performer since earning his silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
Since then, he has fought his way back up and is now considered one of the top British boxers ready to take the sport forward. Hearn, the promoter, has a decade of dominance in British boxing, with Anthony Joshua being a major success story. Whittaker's championship status is seen as a key part of Hearn and Matchroom's future once Joshua retires.
However, Whittaker is not alone in his quest to become the next big star; several other British boxers are vying for the same position and attention. Despite the competition, Whittaker's recent performances, including a transformation since a bad night in Riyadh, have solidified his position as a major player in the British boxing business.
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