Ben Whittaker Begins a 'New Chapter' With Matchroom After Leaving Boxxer

Why the Move Made Sense

The 28-year-old says Matchroom offers the perfect platform for the next stage of his career.

“What Eddie has got going on is great. He’s professional and I’m at a certain point in my career where I’ve got the platform I just need the right route. The right fights, and the titles, and Matchroom can do it,” Whittaker said. “It made sense.”

Despite Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom telling The Ring that he was preparing a headline show for Whittaker in Birmingham this November, the Olympic silver medalist’s next appearance will now take place on a Matchroom card.

Lessons Learned From the Liam Cameron Rivalry

Whittaker’s departure comes on the heels of a rivalry that tested him both physically and mentally. His first clash with Cameron in Riyadh last October ended in a technical draw. After both fighters tumbled over the ropes at the end of round five, leaving Whittaker injured and unable to continue.

Six months later, Whittaker avenged that outcome in emphatic style stopping Cameron inside two rounds after linking up with new trainer Andy Lee.

“I learned a lot from that fight,” Whittaker admitted. “I learned how good I truly am, what I should’ve done in the first one, and that you can’t take your career for granted. My popularity grew so fast and everything was happening at 100 miles per hour I got a bit lost with it. But after that first fight, I regrouped with Andy Lee, locked in, and showed a serious, dangerous me.”

World Title Ambitions in a Stacked Division

Now ranked inside the WBC top 10, Whittaker has his eyes firmly set on championship contention. The current light-heavyweight landscape is ruled by Dmitry Bivol who holds the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles while David Benavidez recently claimed the WBC crown.

Still, Whittaker believes he’s ready for any of them.

“If you ask me or you ask Andy, with what I’ve been doing in the gym, we’re ready now but pro boxing is a business,” Whittaker said. “I’m 28, I’m still young for the division, and I’ve got time on my side. Just put them in front of me and I’ll beat them.”

The Road Ahead

As he transitions from Boxxer to Matchroom. Whittaker’s confidence suggests this move is more than a change in promoter it’s a rebranding of purpose. With a new trainer, a top-tier promotional platform, and lessons learned from adversity. The Birmingham star believes the next phase of his journey could finally deliver the world titles he’s long envisioned.