Main Card
Ben Whittaker vs. Braian Nahuel Suarez:
Whittaker wins by KO in the 1st round.
Molly McCann vs. Ashleigh Johnson:
McCann wins by points (78–74).
Joe McGrail vs. Aaron Hayden:
McGrail wins by KO in the 5th round.
Leo Atang vs. Viktar Chvarkou:
Atang wins by points (59–54).
Prelims
Stephen Clarke vs. Luis Enrique Montelongo Morales:
Clarke wins by points (78–73).
Jack Power vs. Novak Radulovic:
Power wins by TKO in the 6th round.
Sam Norris vs. Jahfieus Faure:
Norris wins by points (40–36).
Tom Rafferty vs. Pablo Sosa:
Rafferty wins by TKO in the 3rd round.
Ben Whittaker will headline the April 18 event at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool after Callum Smith was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with David Morrell due to injury.
The reshuffle elevates Whittaker into the main event against Argentina’s Braian Nahuel Suarez, replacing what had been a highly anticipated WBO interim light heavyweight title fight. Promoter Eddie Hearn described the change as a major blow but emphasized that the event remains strong, highlighting Whittaker’s growing profile and drawing power.
Whittaker enters the fight on the back of two stoppage wins in 2025, including a first-round knockout of Benjamin Gavazi in November. Suarez, meanwhile, has secured 20 stoppages in his career and coming off a second-round TKO win over Sergio Santos Dantas.
For Whittaker, the opportunity is both a step forward and a necessity. He emphasized the importance of staying active while continuing to build toward a planned U.S. debut, stating that a victory in Liverpool would set up his next move. Fighting in front of a new crowd also adds another dimension to his progression.
The undercard will feature Molly McCann against Ashleigh Johnson, Joe McGrail vs Aaron Hayden for the Central Area super bantamweight title, and an appearance from unbeaten heavyweight Leo Atang.
Fight card:
▪️Ben Whittaker vs. Braian Nahuel Suarez, 10 rounds, light heavyweight
▪️Molly McCann vs. Ashleigh Johnson, 8 rounds, super bantamweight
▪️Joe McGrail vs. Aaron Hayden, 10 rounds, for Hayden’s Central Area super bantamweight title
▪️Leo Atang vs. Viktar Chvarkou, 6 rounds, heavyweight
Prelims:
▪️Stephen Clarke vs. Luis Enrique Montelongo Morales, 8 rounds, middleweight
▪️Jack Power vs. Novak Radulovic, 6 rounds, middleweight
▪️Sam Norris vs. Jahfieus Faure, 4 rounds, super featherweight
▪️Tom Rafferty vs. Pablo Sosa, 6 rounds, middleweight
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