Ben Whittaker’s recent bout against Liam Cameron ended in controversy after an unexpected injury abruptly halted the match. The two fighters, engaged in a tightly contested battle, tumbled over the top rope in the fifth round, leading to confusion and ultimately a split decision draw. Whittaker, one of Britain’s rising boxing stars, appeared to be struggling with an injury after the incident, which left fans and commentators questioning its cause.
Before the fight-ending moment, Whittaker had shown flashes of his skills, claiming the first round but finding himself in a competitive back-and-forth with Cameron through the next four rounds. As both fighters grappled and eventually fell over the ropes, Whittaker indicated that he was hurt, pointing to an issue with his leg. Despite the unclear nature of the injury, with some suggesting it was minor, the fight was called, and the decision was left to the judges.
The judges’ scorecards reflected just how close the fight had been, with one favoring Whittaker, one siding with Cameron, and the third declaring a draw. This left Cameron visibly frustrated, believing he had done enough to secure the victory. However, co-commentator Callum Simpson added to the skepticism surrounding the injury, noting, “It didn’t even seem like there was any contact.” Some speculated that Whittaker may have injured his ankle on the metal stairs during the fall.
Statistical analysis from CompuBox showed a close contest as well. Whittaker had a slight edge in jabs, while Cameron landed more power punches. In total, Whittaker outperformed Cameron in the earlier rounds, but Cameron turned the tide in rounds four and five. This delicate balance only added to the debate over the final decision, with both fighters feeling they had a legitimate claim to victory.
Earlier in the night, Mohamed Alakel kicked off the card with an impressive win in his professional debut, defeating Jesus Gonzalez with a decisive 40-36 victory. Despite some controversy regarding potential external coaching from Turki Alalshikh, Alakel’s performance was dominant from start to finish. The crowd was left buzzing as the night unfolded, but the drama of Whittaker’s fight undoubtedly stole the spotlight.