Venue & Event Details
Location: bp pulse LIVE, NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Time: 9:30 PM GMT / 4:30 PM ET (approximate ring walks)
Rounds: 10-round light heavyweight contest
Title at Stake: Vacant WBC Silver Light Heavyweight Championship
Broadcast: DAZN (global), Matchroom Boxing promotion
Injury Report
Ben Whittaker: No reported injuries; last fought in mid-2025, stopping Liam Cameron in round 2.
Benjamin Gavazi: Healthy; last fought in 2025, defeating unbeaten Branimir Malenica.
Fighter Matchups
Ben Whittaker (UK, 28 years old)
Record: 9-0-1 (6 KOs)
Height: 6’3” (190 cm), Reach: 75”
Style: Orthodox, flamboyant, slick footwork, defensive reflexes, counterpunching precision
Strengths: Olympic pedigree, speed, showmanship, ability to dictate pace
Benjamin Gavazi (Germany, 30 years old)
Record: 19-1 (13 KOs)
Style: Orthodox, pressure fighter, heavy-handed, attritional style
Strengths: Knockout power (68% KO rate), durability, willingness to fight tough opposition
Recent Form
Whittaker: 4–0–1 in last 5, including a draw vs Liam Cameron followed by a dominant KO in the rematch.
Gavazi: 5–0 in last 5, including wins over Malenica and other European contenders.
Fight History & Stakes
Whittaker: Former Olympic medalist, now entering his prime with Matchroom promotion backing.
Gavazi: Rebounded from debut loss in 2018, unbeaten since, looking to break into world-level contention.
Stakes: Winner claims the WBC Silver Title, positioning for a future world title eliminator.
Betting Trends:
Whittaker fights often go the distance due to his risk-averse style.
Gavazi’s fights trend toward stoppages, especially when he can impose pressure.
Home advantage in Birmingham strongly favors Whittaker.
Reasoning: Whittaker’s speed, footwork, and defensive sharpness should neutralize Gavazi’s power. Expect Gavazi to press early, but Whittaker’s composure and accuracy will carry him to a clear points victory.
Final Take: This is a style clash—Whittaker’s slick, flamboyant boxing vs Gavazi’s heavy-handed pressure. While Gavazi’s power makes him dangerous, Whittaker’s technical superiority and home advantage make him the safer betting side.
FIGHT ODDS
Ben Whittaker – 1800
Benjamin Gavazi + 850
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
