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Ben Whittaker stopped Braian Nahuel Suarez by knockout in the opening round of their light-heavyweight contest. The finish came inside the first session, marking a successful professional debut for Whittaker. Suarez was unable to recover, and the bout was waved off early in what was scheduled as a ten-rounder.

How it ended

The stoppage arrived in the first round. Whittaker ended proceedings without needing the judges, forcing the referee to step in and halt the action. Suarez did not make it out of the opening frame, with the official time recorded in the second minute of the round.

Updated records

What's next

Whittaker now stands at one win from one outing, with that victory coming inside the distance. Suarez drops to no wins and one loss in his ledger following the defeat. Both men will look to build their respective campaigns in the light-heavyweight division from here.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ben Whittaker vs Braian Nahuel Suarez?

Ben Whittaker defeated Braian Nahuel Suarez by KO in round 1 at Ben Whittaker vs. Braian Suarez.

How did Ben Whittaker vs Braian Nahuel Suarez end?

The fight ended by KO in round 1 at 2:24.

What's Ben Whittaker's record now?

Ben Whittaker now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).

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This article first appeared on BoxingNews.com and was syndicated with permission.

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