Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing has signed Ben Whittaker to a long-term promotional deal.
The surging British light heavyweight contender previously plied his trade with Ben Shalom’s BOXXER, but has jumped ship following the expiration of his contract.
Hearn said fighters no longer fear WilderGettyWhittaker, who scooped silver for Team GB at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, currently boasts an unbeaten 9-0-1 record in the paid ranks with six of those wins coming inside the distance.
‘The Surgeon’ last fought in April, when he put his demons to bed by stopping Liam Cameron following a controversial draw in their inaugural encounter.
There had been considerable speculation surrounding Whittaker’s next steps after BOXXER’s television deal with Sky Sports came to an end in June.
Unlike many of his stablemates, Whittaker had remained coy on his contractual situation.
But on Monday, he broke his silence by announcing he had put pen to paper on a contract with Matchroom.
“Ben Whittaker and Matchroom Boxing? It sounds very good – it’s got a nice ring to it,” said Whittaker.
“Of course, I came very close to signing before. But I’m here now, and that’s the main thing.
“I think things happen for a reason. I’m at the right stage in my career now to pick the right platform and go for the right fights. So this move just made sense. “I’ve only had 10 fights so far – and there have been a few ups and downs in those.
“But I’m lucky that the experience I have so far will take me far in my career. “From the amateurs to Olympic medals to professional wins, I’m ready for the next step, and I truly feel like this is a fresh start.
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“I can’t wait to embark on this new chapter. I have a great team behind me, with Andy Lee in my corner, and I am really excited to make my debut with Matchroom Boxing. “I first met Eddie as an amateur when I was training in Sheffield, and AJ was there in the gym.
“We always knew this time would come and I’m very happy that this moment has finally arrived to work together. “I’m grateful to Eddie and Frank Smith. All my family have known this is where I always wanted to be.
“It had to be the right time, but we’re here now, I know all the team here – they are very professional – and I honestly can’t wait to get started. “I remember being shown around [at Matchroom HQ] during Covid at Fight Camp, and Eddie said then he wanted to make me a star and make me a champion.
“It didn’t quite pan out then but we’re here now, with a better haircut than I had back then, and as a better version of me.“The plan now remains as what it was back then. Of course, my popularity has grown and my profile has got bigger.
“But I think with Eddie [Hearn] and Matchroom Boxing, I will become even more of a household name and one day become a World Champion.“I’m ranked well with both the IBF and WBC, so that was another reason why I wanted to come on board with Matchroom because I believe they will help navigate my path towards winning those belts at the right time. And that’s what I’m here for.”
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