Ben Whittaker has always had a knack for making himself the center of attention, and on October 12, the unbeaten light heavyweight will have a global stage to showcase his talents. Whittaker, 27, is set to face Liam Cameron on the undercard of the undisputed 175-pound title fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia.
Cameron, who recently pushed former world title challenger Lyndon Arthur to a split decision in June, is eager to redeem himself after a four-year suspension due to a 2018 drug test that revealed traces of a cocaine metabolite. The former Commonwealth middleweight champion is determined to make the most of this chance to reclaim his reputation. Whittaker acknowledges the challenge but is confident that he will rise to the occasion.
"I'm excited. Riyadh Season was made for me, and I believe I'm going to go out there and steal the show," Whittaker told Boxxer. He understands that Cameron, with his experience and past successes, will be his toughest test yet. However, Whittaker is resolute in his belief that he will emerge victorious, regardless of the challenge Cameron presents.
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Despite his flair for showmanship, Whittaker is well aware that Cameron will likely demand more than just flashy moves and confident talk. Whittaker knows that he must earn the right to showcase his skills against an opponent who is determined to test him. The 2020 Olympic silver medallist is not only a showman but also a hard-working athlete who is always in top shape, ready to face whatever comes his way.
"I bring the glitz and glamor, and I'm bringing it to Saudi. We don’t mess around in training camp. We leave no stone unturned," Whittaker said. With four weeks of intense training already under his belt, he feels more than ready for the challenge ahead. "I just want to get in there and win. This is strictly business, man. We're not there to mess around."
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