Ben Whittaker

[Denilson3.0]

Don't think we should be comparing Whittaker to Ali. On a boxing level he's done nothing in comparison to Ali.

But on a social level Ali spoke up for black ppl in America and blk ppl worldwide.

Whittaker ain't speaking about out the plight of blk british people, even though most blk brits live in the mud and haven't got a biscuit and the only time you generally see a black man working in the UK is if he's

1. 1. Security guard at the Aldi, Tesco or at some store "you know ur big n ur blk ain't ya ?....and well u guys are kinda ugly, so you can be a bouncer or work security"
2. 2. Or if a ur a young blk African you can ride a bike for Uber Eats for minimum wage with unsociable hours

He ain't gonna talk like that. Whittaker ain't gonna talk about the 700 blk Africans migrants (men n women and children) who the spanish just allowed to drown a few yrs bk ....if they were white they would not have allowed them to drown.

And I say that, because even though he might think it, he will be like most black sportsmans and say the right thing and got out of his way to not really upset white ppl. Whittaker speaks ? Sky sports - Shalom, British Boxing Board will be threatening to slap him down. That in a way is how racism protects itself, by creating a system that blk ppl depend on.

And to be honest in the press conference I didn't like the way Whittaker was taken the mick with his next opponent (A black Nigerian boxer) about how he can't understand him (when he was easy to understand) and how he watched "Coming To America". Not funny Ben. I bet he can speak English better than you can speak his language.

[Memphis]

We also let black people work in barber shops, petrol stations and warehouses. The really clever ones are allowed to go to school and the athletic ones are allowed to play sport.

[Big J]

Why did he turn down a fight with Lewis Edmondson?

[Master]

One morning in February, light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker woke up to millions of hits on his Instagram account.

It was the Monday after his stoppage win over Khalid Graidia at Wembley Arena.

"My phone just blew up. It was just weird," Whittaker told BBC Sport.

'The Surgeon', as he is known, posted two videos in the days after his devastating disposal of Graidia, showcasing lightning-quick reactions and his showboating antics, which included dancing around the ring during exchanges.

"I've been doing this style since I was a kid and out of nowhere my socials all went crazy," Whittaker said.

"You can't complain, it is good, but I'm just being myself. I won't change for no-one and as long as I get the job done that's all that matters."

Just 24 hours after he posted the first video,, external Whittaker gained over 100,000 followers on Instagram. By March, his follower count had reached 1m, and he has since passed the 2m mark.

The highlight reel, external of that February win, just his sixth fight as a pro, reeled in 2.7m likes and 58m views on Instagram.

Whittaker's style has received criticism from some boxing fans, with the claim it is disrespectful to the opponent across the other side of the ring.

The 27-year-old, from Darlaston, near Walsall in the West Midlands, remains adamant that the showboating is simply a way in which he is able to express himself.

He experienced the impact of wider exposure during a recent trip to America with his promotional company, Boxxer.

"I had people recognise me on the streets from that video," Whittaker said.

"It's humbling for me, a lad from Darlaston having people over there coming up to me."

Whittaker took silver for Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics after defeat by Cuba's Arlen Lopez in the light-heavyweight gold-medal bout.

He made his professional debut in Bournemouth in July 2022 and has now fought and won seven professional fights.

These have all taken place in the UK apart from his second fight when he travelled to Saudi Arabia.

Following his viral moment, Whittaker found that a new audience had begun to follow him. It came as a surprise, having fought for most of his professional career in the UK.

"On my Instagram it was mainly Brazil and the United States that engaged with that viral post," he said.

"It is mad to be honest; Brazil is now the top country that follow me."

Whittaker next fights on the undercard of Chris Billam-Smith's world title defence against Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park in London on Saturday.

He will challenge for the first belt of his pro career when he takes on Ezra Arenyeka for the WBA gold light-heavyweight title.

Arenyeka is an undefeated fighter from Nigeria who called Whittaker out in person when he stormed the stage at a news conference before the Briton's last fight in March.

"The main thing is that there's a belt on the line for me - something to show off and hold my jeans up with," Whittaker said.

"It's a big card and will be a big atmosphere, I'll learn from the experience. I'm going to make an example of Ezra."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c4n1y5yjljgo

[Mark TKO]

Arenyeka has a decent record until you dig deeper and look at the opponents. Still someone will lose an 0

[Master]

Arenyeka has a decent record until you dig deeper and look at the opponents. Still someone will lose an 0

It should be an entertaining fight this weekend.

[Spicoli]

Thus far the best sum up of Whittaker comes from Whittaker himself..."TikTok seems to like what I'm doing so I'm doing it". Any idea on the nature of his hand injury? Wonder if flailing around off ballerina poses rather than lining up proper clean shots played a part. Oddly enough he's fighting for a minor ibf trinket next.

[NoSavingByTheBell]

Don't think we should be comparing Whittaker to Ali. On a boxing level he's done nothing in comparison to Ali.

But on a social level Ali spoke up for black ppl in America and blk ppl worldwide.

Whittaker ain't speaking about out the plight of blk british people, even though most blk brits live in the mud and haven't got a biscuit and the only time you generally see a black man working in the UK is if he's

1. 1. Security guard at the Aldi, Tesco or at some store "you know ur big n ur blk ain't ya ?....and well u guys are kinda ugly, so you can be a bouncer or work security"
2. 2. Or if a ur a young blk African you can ride a bike for Uber Eats for minimum wage with unsociable hours

He ain't gonna talk like that. Whittaker ain't gonna talk about the 700 blk Africans migrants (men n women and children) who the spanish just allowed to drown a few yrs bk ....if they were white they would not have allowed them to drown.

And I say that, because even though he might think it, he will be like most black sportsmans and say the right thing and got out of his way to not really upset white ppl. Whittaker speaks ? Sky sports - Shalom, British Boxing Board will be threatening to slap him down. That in a way is how racism protects itself, by creating a system that blk ppl depend on.

And to be honest in the press conference I didn't like the way Whittaker was taken the mick with his next opponent (A black Nigerian boxer) about how he can't understand him (when he was easy to understand) and how he watched "Coming To America". Not funny Ben. I bet he can speak English better than you can speak his language.

Most black Brits live in the mud and haven't got a biscuit? 😳😳😳 Is that what you wrote?

[Master]

Nearly finished him in the last round

[TIC]

nearly got him. i see ben struggling against better opponents

[Mark TKO]

Nearly isn't good enough.

Could come unstuck very soon as he steps up.

[Memphis]

I know it's early doors and I want to be wrong, but Whittaker strikes me as all sizzle, no steak. He's a burger, from a tin, and the sizzle got boring a few fights ago.

OK, bit harsh. He's got some skills, some good skills. But he's labouring to a points win over a bloke that understands a few bits and pieces, but doesn't actually know how to box. The commentary was terrible. Maybe he wants the ten rounds. He did it in second gear. Lies. He hurt him a couple of times for sure, but he couldn't get him out of there despite trying.

If he wants to be a social media boxer, go a tear shit up in Misfits. He'd be a massive hit. This is proper boxing. He should focus on being a proper boxer. Step off the beaten path for sure. But keep it in sight.

[Primo Carnera]

Don't think we should be comparing Whittaker to Ali. On a boxing level he's done nothing in comparison to Ali.

But on a social level Ali spoke up for black ppl in America and blk ppl worldwide.

Whittaker ain't speaking about out the plight of blk british people, even though most blk brits live in the mud and haven't got a biscuit and the only time you generally see a black man working in the UK is if he's

1. 1. Security guard at the Aldi, Tesco or at some store "you know ur big n ur blk ain't ya ?....and well u guys are kinda ugly, so you can be a bouncer or work security"
2. 2. Or if a ur a young blk African you can ride a bike for Uber Eats for minimum wage with unsociable hours

He ain't gonna talk like that. Whittaker ain't gonna talk about the 700 blk Africans migrants (men n women and children) who the spanish just allowed to drown a few yrs bk ....if they were white they would not have allowed them to drown.

And I say that, because even though he might think it, he will be like most black sportsmans and say the right thing and got out of his way to not really upset white ppl. Whittaker speaks ? Sky sports - Shalom, British Boxing Board will be threatening to slap him down. That in a way is how racism protects itself, by creating a system that blk ppl depend on.

And to be honest in the press conference I didn't like the way Whittaker was taken the mick with his next opponent (A black Nigerian boxer) about how he can't understand him (when he was easy to understand) and how he watched "Coming To America". Not funny Ben. I bet he can speak English better than you can speak his language.

I’m with you on the last paragraph. The rest of your post is an absolute pile of crap.
I’m the first to admit, the U.K. ain’t perfect when it comes to racism, and there is still a long way to go.
But your view of where it all stands doesn’t help one bit.
This “2 Jobs schtick” is tiresome and smacks of a whole bag of Mcains on your shoulder. Total bullshit pal.

[Primo Carnera]

Only just turned over after watching the Mighty Azzurri bowl over those giants of European Football , Albania.
2 things I see straight away.
1. Whittaker getting closer to his level.
2. Anna chose a shit outfit! Not showing anything off, miserable cow. What’s happened to her?