British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker produced a superb first-round knockout in opposition to Argentina’s Braian Suarez at M&S Financial institution Enviornment in Liverpool – taking his report to 11-0-1.
Liverpool’s Callum Smith was initially headlining the cardboard however pulled out of his light-heavyweight title eliminator with Cuba’s David Morrell.
Whittaker, 28, was elevated to high of the invoice for the second time in opposition to Suarez, 34, in Liverpool. This follows two convincing wins in opposition to Benjamin Gavazi and Liam Cameron, who lasted solely three rounds between them.
With the primary occasion being pulled there have been quite a lot of empty seats across the enviornment.
However this didn’t deter showman Whittaker from showcasing his flamboyant type in entrance of a quiet Merseyside crowd. He even slipped a shot and gestured to the group for extra noise.
However the combat didn’t final for much longer with Whittaker touchdown a concussive proper hook to the top of Suarez – who couldn’t beat the ten rely.
The West Midlands fighter is on the verge of a world title shot in arguably boxing’s hardest division as Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn insisted, “we have to get it proper”.
However, at 28, followers are calling for Whittaker to take a step up in stage with powerful home fights out there.
And it’s simple to grasp that decision contemplating Whittaker beat Gavazi in two minutes final November.
Suarez, who has misplaced 5 of his 26 fights, was a transfer in the proper route – a notable powerful man if he was allowed to settle, however Whittaker laid waste to him inside a spherical.
Whittaker’s capability to energy punch has typically been questioned however he answered these critics with an enormous knockout.
He informed DAZN: “Do not get it twisted, he is an excellent fighter. I used to be anticipating a number of rounds however then I wasn’t due to the work with my brother and the work with Andy.
“I am hitting now. I am discovering my ft – I do know when to play and I do know when to get him out of there too.”
Nevertheless it was the co-main occasion that was the primary attraction for the group, as former UFC fighter Molly McCann was walked to the ring by a reside efficiency from Liverpudlian artist Jamie Webster.
The deafening crowd roared McCann on to take her skilled boxing report to 4-0 with a factors win over Wales’ Ashleigh Johnson.
