Boxing Match Preview: Ben Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KOs) vs. Benjamin Gavazi (19-1-0, 13 KOs)

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