Ben Whittaker’s move to the US market is becoming one of Matchroom’s bigger bets, and Eddie Hearn says fans still don’t fully realize how quickly the Olympic silver medalist is improving.
“I think one thing that people don’t necessarily really absorb is how good Ben Whittaker is and how much he’s improving because I think people think he’s just rolling through people. But the Suarez win was a really good win, especially in that way,” Hearn told Boxingscene.
“And this fight against (Richard) Rivera, not an easy fight. He’s a decent, decent fighter. I think that whole week, that whole build-up, the ring walk, the swag, everything, it’s going to get everybody’s attention.”
Hearn made the comments while discussing Whittaker’s upcoming US appearance and how Matchroom expects the undefeated light heavyweight to benefit from fighting in front of an American audience.
“I mean, you’ve got Emiliano Vargas and Ben Whittaker on that card. It’s really like two of the hottest stars right now, young stars coming through in their respective markets. So, I think it’s going to be a big moment for him,” Hearn said.
‘And you know, after this he’ll be back around October time, starring in Birmingham.
Hearn also suggested Whittaker was already being linked with bigger names following Zac Chelli’s upset win over David Morrell.
“Yeah, I mean, I think you have to put Zac in the mix for all those fights. He’s done brilliantly well, and he’s going to want big fights,” Hearn says.
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Last updated on 2026/05/19 at 09:04
