Ben Whittaker Signs With Major Major Eddie Hearn Coup

Promoter Eddie Hearn Revealed Today, October 6, That He’d Signed 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist Ben Whittaker to A Long-Term Deal With Matchroom.

Matchroom’s Power Move

Hearn Stated That This Is “The Greatest Signing To Make Boxing Today.” Hey Adds That Hears Ben As A Possible “Generational Talent.”

Bivol & Betterbiev Window Closing

Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 kos) is coming at The Right Time, As The Current Top Light Heavyweights, Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, even Approaching Age. Who Knows How Long They Before They Both Retire?

Whittaker, 28, Boxxer With Boxxer Entering The Pro Ranks in 2022. Some Fans Feel It Has Has Has His Talent All This Time With Them Rather Than Inking Out of The Pro Ranks.

“I Wanted to Come With Matchroom Because I Believe Will Help My Path Towards Winning Those Those Those Time,” Said Ben.

It should be a good idea for Hearn and Whittaker Not to Wait Too Long for The “Right Time.” The Division is Constantly Adding New Talent, and Ben is Already Pushing 30.

Hearn Will Discuss The Signing of Whittaker at The London Press Conference on October 17, 2025.

Whittaker is Ranked # 9 WBC, # 11 WBA, and # 13 IBF Light Heavyweight. He’s coming off A Second-Round Knockout Win Liam Cameron in Their Rematch on April 20, 2025.

In Their First Fight October 12, 2024, in Riyadh, It Ended in A Bizarre Sixth-Round Whence Fell out of the ring and suffered a freak injury. Some Boxing Fans Believe That He Doly Escape The Fighting Because It Was Going Badly For Him At The Time.

Frank Smith Calls It A Game Changer

Matchroom CEO Frank Smith Called The Signing of Whittaker A “Game Changer.” It’s Going to Be Interesting To See If Smith And Hearn Can Guide Him to a World title.

Despite Winning a Silver Medal in the 2020 Olympics, He’s Still Largeless Inexperienced As A Pro. At 28, He’s Age Where He Should Be Ready to Hit The Ground Running, Fighting The Best. They Can’t Afford To Take The Slow Approach With Their Would Thould With Other Fighters Under Their Belts.

Andy Lee Trains Whittaker, And He Views This As A “Fresh Start” Joining Up Matchroom.

The Level Up is Complete 📈 @Bengwhittaker

Time for The Next Chapter | @Daznboxing pic.twitter.com/q9b16we53o

– Matchroom Boxing (@matchroomboxing) October 6, 2025

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