Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi: Preview & Betting Tips

Ben Whittaker takes to the ring on Saturday night to face Benjamin Gavazi in a 10-round light-heavyweight clash at the NEC in Birmingham.

Whittaker (9-0-1, 6 KO’s), still in the early phase of his career following his Olympic success, has built a reputation not only around his skill but also his flamboyance. His blend of slick footwork, sharp reflexes, and showmanship makes him difficult to prepare for. 

Gavazi (19-1, 13 KO’s) arrives with a strong professional record and a reputation for knockout power, boasting a high stoppage rate that immediately commands respect. Unlike some prospects who climb the rankings through cautionarily selected opposition, Gavazi’s résumé reflects a willingness to fight robust contenders across Europe.

Tale of the Tape

Ben Whittaker – Odds 1.05 

Record: 9-0-1, 6 KO’s

Age: 28

Height: 6ft3

Reach: 75”

Weight: Light-heavyweight 

Stance: Orthodox

Benjamin Gavazi – Odds 10.00 

Record: 19-1, 13 KO’s

Age: 30

Height: N/A

Reach: N/A

Weight: Light-heavyweight 

Stance: Orthodox 

Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi: Analysis

Not long ago, notable voices in the boxing world suggested that Whittaker’s fundamentals might not be tested until he faces an opponent willing to apply sustained pressure. But he showed exactly how good he can be in the rematch against Liam Cameron. Given his undefeated record and the promotional momentum behind him, he is a huge favourite in this one.

His speed, precision, and ability to dictate the terms of a fight make a points victory an appealing outcome. Not only does he possess the skillset to outbox Gavazi over the course of twelve rounds, but he also tends to avoid unnecessary risks, a factor that often steers a fight toward the judges’ scorecards.

Gavazi’s style is the exact opposite of Whittaker’s; he is more direct, more deliberate, and far more focused on the fundamentals of pressure, heavy hands, and winning the war of attrition. Whittaker, the faster and more technically fluid boxer, is expected to control distance and rhythm. However, Gavazi, the stronger puncher, will look to turn the contest into a physical bout, hoping to drag the younger man into uncomfortable territory.

Whittaker vs Gavazi: Prediction & Betting Tips

Much depends on how early Gavazi can impose his style, or whether Whittaker can maintain his composure and defensive sharpness for the full distance. If Whittaker dictates from the outset and frustrates Gavazi with movement, ring IQ, and accuracy, the fight is likely to extend deep into the later rounds. Yet if Gavazi manages to make it uncomfortable early, the contest could shift into a more volatile encounter where a stoppage becomes increasingly plausible for either man.

Ultimately, the most reasonable prediction leans toward Whittaker winning by decision. His skillset is uniquely suited to neutralising aggressive opponents, and barring a moment of defensive lapse or heavy pressure, he should have enough to win this one by a large margin and without taking much damage.

Take Ben Whittaker to win by decision or technical decision at odds of 4.50 .