Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron 2 LIVE!
We will tonight be treated to a rematch six months in the making as the British pair will look to settle their rivalry at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). A contentious first bout in Riyadh ended when both men fell over the ropes, in which Whittaker suffered an ankle injury and needed a wheelchair to leave the ring before being sent to the hospital.
It was a tough pill for Cameron to swallow, as many felt he had shown more than enough to earn a sizable upset win amid suggestions Whittaker had purposely heaved the pair out of the ring, a suggestion which his rival has repeatedly laughed off. It meant a surprise end to the early-career winning streak of Whittaker that had stood at eight.
The build-up to tonight has featured yet more hostility from the pair, and headlines a packed undercard in Birmingham. Earlier in the night, Frazer Clarke scored a thunderous first-round knockout of Ebenezer Tetteh on his return to the ring before Sam Eggington beat Lee Cutler to win the WBC international silver super-welterweight belt. The action got underway at 7pm, follow Whittaker and Cameron 2 live below!
Whittaker vs Cameron 2 latest news
- Whittaker stops Cameron in the second after stunning right hook
- Eggington beats Cutler to win WBC international silver super-welterweight belt
- Clarke beats Tetteh with first-round KO in dream comeback
- Dominant Denny beats Ahorgah on points
Read our big fight report right here.
Ben Whittaker to Sky Sports
22:14 , Alex Young"They are portraying me as a bad guy, but I work very hard, I was roaring like a Lion. If a bit of dribble came out, dribble came out."
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
22:09 , Alex YoungThere was an ugly confrontation from Whittaker to Cameron’s corner straight after the win. No need.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
22:04 , Alex YoungA smattering of boos as Whittaker is confirmed as the winner. He then lifts Cameron’s arm for some good sportsmanship.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
22:03 , Alex YoungAll over at 10pm, few people who have predicted that!
Was the referee early to jump in? Cameron’s legs were surely gone.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2: round two
22:02 , Alex YoungOh my word, almost out of nowhere, Whittaker rocks Cameron with a right hook to the temple and Cameron stumbles back into the ropes. Whittaker launches into his opponent on the ropes, whose legs had gone, and the referee calls it!
Whittaker vs Cameron 2: round two
22:00 , Alex YoungWHITTAKER STOPS CAMERON IN THE SECOND ROUND!
Whittaker vs Cameron 2: round one
21:58 , Alex YoungWhittaker is right out the traps as we expected, skipping around the far more reserved Cameron.
First big hit of the bout is the defending champion's as Cameron steps into a right hook. Cameron later responds with a right of his own but Whittaker hits back straight away.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
21:52 , Alex YoungRight then, it’s time.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
21:49 , Alex YoungWhittaker has got a whole chorus involved on Easter Sunday. He comes out and does a little jig on the stage.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
21:46 , Alex YoungCameron is in after a great ring walk to UB40’s Can't Help Falling in Love.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2
21:41 , Alex YoungAll the pressure is on Whittaker after the last fight. Cameron is first out. It’s almost ring walk time.
It’s main event time, next.
Sam Eggington to Sky Sports
21:33 , Alex Young"The kid is no joke. This isn't a bad loss, I've been there, much worse, so stick to the plan and ride the plan out.
"I'm 13 years in and 45 fights in, I don't know anybody who has been fighting that long and still selling out their crowd."
A funny moment at the end of the intervie as Eggington catches a glimpse of his bloody face and, well, swears.
...and the NEW!
21:26 , Alex YoungThe judges have done their maths... and Eggington beats Cutler by unanimous decision!
He wins it 87-85, 90-83, 87-85 on the cards. He is WBC international silver super-welterweight champion!
Cutler vs Eggington
21:23 , Alex YoungA bit of waiting around as the three judges mark up the fight.
Cutler vs Eggington: round nine
21:21 , Alex YoungThe round lasts seconds before the doctor is called in by the referee to take a look at Eggington’s right eye.
The doctor gives the nod and the fight is over and it will go to the scorecards, judged on the eight completed rounds.
This is really close.
Cutler vs Eggington: round eight
21:19 , Alex YoungCutler hits a corker of an uppercut and now Eggington is cut just below his left eye, meaning both are busted open, and the referee is taking a really close look during the round.
Still, Cutler still needs to do more if this goes the distance. Egginton is being told it’s really close.
Cutler vs Eggington: round seven
21:15 , Alex YoungEgginton hits the mat but due to losing his balance. Cutler lands a decent right but his opponent is back with a double jab in an even round.
Cutler vs Eggington: round six
21:11 , Alex YoungAnother clash of heads seems to affect Eggington more than his opponent, who also manages to land a big left.
Cutler may have taken that one, and you feel he needs to.
Cutler vs Eggington: round five
21:07 , Alex YoungThey’re both bleeding from the eyebrow now, Eddington from his right and Cutler from his left.
Biggest hit of the fight so far as Cutler steps into a right hand from Eddington which snaps the head of his opponent but otherwise ate it quite well.
Halfway point.
Cutler vs Eggington: round four
21:03 , Alex YoungThis really is the brawl we were expecting. Eddington surely is edging this is he lands jab after jab but Cutler is a danger when he does manage to get some distance.
Cutler vs Eggington: round three
20:59 , Alex YoungThe tempo is already cranking up as Cutler takes two to the chin after bouncing off the ropes. Eddington follows it up with another one-two before Cutler sneaks in a low jab before the bell.
Cutler vs Eggington: round two
20:56 , Alex YoungEggington is already busted open, which may have come from a clash of heads near the end of the round, which earlier saw Cutler land with a strong left.
Even contest so far.
Cutler vs Eggington: round one
20:51 , Alex YoungEggington connects with a left before following up with two jabs. Cutler responds with a left hook of his own before Eggington breaks through with a big uppercut.
Already a bit of a brawl.
Cutler vs Eggington
20:46 , Alex YoungRing walk time.
Right, it’s time for Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington. This should be explosive.
Marcus Rashford, on loan at nearby Aston Villa of course, is in the building.
What next for Frazer Clarke?
20:37 , Alex YoungIt sounds like he will face the winner between David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV, which should be happening in June.
"I think it makes perfect sense ... I want to be out as soon as possible. I genuinely feel the best I've ever felt,” he told Sky Sports.
"All the adversity from fighting Fabio has made a strong strong Frazer Clarke."
Frazer Clarke to Sky Sports
20:35 , Alex Young"I've been crying out for that kind of performance since my debut, especially the last six months being in a dark place at times. That feels amazing.
"People can take from it what they want, but I felt fit, strong, very focused. He caught me with a lead upper-cut straight away and it woke me up.
"I was so happy being back in the ring, I live for this, I love it. Thank you to everybody who has stuck with me the last six months."
Clarke celebrates on his own. He’s just speaking post-fight and looks so happy.
Such a great return after that devastating defeat last year.
Tetteh hasn’t even stuck around for confirmation of his loss.
Poor form, that.
What just happened?
20:21 , Alex YoungBoth fighters looked to start quick, then. Tetteh threw a few extravagant punches which come nowhere near landing until Clarke clocked him with a left to the temple and then a right sent him to the mat.
Tetteh got to his feet, was allowed to continue but Clarke hit two more and that was fight over.
Tetteh is fuming that he wasn’t allowed to continue, but it didn’t look like his defences were up at the end there. The right call.
Clarke earns first-round knockout win!
20:19 , Alex YoungA dream comeback for Clarke as Tetteh is sent to the floor in the first round, tries to continue but ends up on the ropes and the referee waves it off!
Tetteh at 6f5in and Clarke at 6ft6in means we have quite the big-hitting bout ahead of us.
Clarke vs Tetteh
20:12 , Alex YoungRing walk time.
Clarke vs Tetteh
20:10 , Alex YoungWe last time we saw Clarke he suffered a devastating first-round knockout against Wardley in October, which left him needing surgery on his jaw and cheekbone.
He is up against Ebenezer Tetteh, who retired at the end of the seventh round in his last fight against Dillian Whyte in Gibraltar in December.
Next up is Frazer Clarke’s return to the ring.
Tyler Denny to Sky Sports
20:05 , Alex Young"I've got skills. People think I just come forward, I've heard people in the media say it would be a close fight, but I've showed my skills.
"My kids are here somewhere, they've never seen me fight before.
"I've never really chased titles. I've never turned a fight down."
Denny wins on points
20:00 , Alex YoungA pretty conclusion 97-92 win for Denny.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round 10
19:58 , Alex YoungAhorgah swings and swings - and even roars at one point - as he looks for the Hail Mary, but Denny bobs and weaves until the bell.
Chalk that up for a return to winning ways for Denny. Judges scores to come.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round nine
19:54 , Alex YoungA more cagey round, which is not what Ahorgah needs having likely lost every other round so far. This fight is perfect for Denny, who catches his opponent on the chin with a left hook just before the bell.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round eight
19:50 , Alex YoungAnother smart left jab from Denny sends Ahorgah teetering for a second but soon regains his balance. It's approaching do-or-die time for Ahorgah as he steps up the power and does land a smart uppercut.
Denny's movement is on point again, with plenty of feints, as Ahorgah otherwise only connects with air.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round seventh
19:46 , Alex YoungDenny finally rocks Ahorgah back onto his heels with almost his first left of the seventh. As Denny lands a few more jabs, you sense his opponent is starting to lag.
And then a left hand sends Ahorgah to the mat on one knee. It's a knockdown, but the Ghanaian was off balance at the time so may not have rocked him as much as it first appeared.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round six
19:42Better from Ahorgah, who lands one, two and then three early body shots. But Denny brings much cleaner punching and movement, wriggling away as his opponent sets his feet.
Denny has certainly won the majority of rounds so far, perhaps all, but they are getting closer. Denny ends the round with a bloody mouth.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round five
19:38 , Alex YoungDenny with the more control of the ring, making Ahorgah chase him around the ring as he fires off jab after jab.
We're halfway through.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round four
19:34 , Alex YoungBig right hook from Denny barely leaves a scratch on Ahorgah, who hits back almost immediately with a solid right straight to the chin.
Even round.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round three
19:30 , Alex YoungDenny works Ahorgah's body on the ropes, getting in close with his opponent seemingly desperate to land bigger hits further up.
The pair are revolving around each other in the middle of the ring, and Denny appears to have more control, landing a smart uppercut, then a great left jab and an even better right hook to the cheek.
Denny on top and building momentum.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round two
19:26 , Alex YoungContentious start to the round as Ahorgah lands a left as the referee tells the pair to separate. Denny doesn't appear too fazed, but rightly complains.
Ahorgah then hits a bigger right, which does rock Denny somewhat but again the home fighter shakes it off.
The fight is already opening up. Denny’s movement the more impressive so far.
Denny vs Ahorgah: round one
19:22 , Alex YoungSharp start by Denny, who looks to land the left time and again and does breach Ahorgah a few times to roll the Ghanaian a few times.
A cagey opening round.
Denny vs Ahorgah
19:18 , Alex YoungPlenty already in their seats for the first fight of the main card. Here we go!
Denny vs Ahorgah
19:15 , Alex YoungRing walk time.
Denny vs Ahorgah
19:13 , Alex YoungNext up on the undercard is Tyler Denny vs Elvis Ahorgah in a 10-round middleweight contest.
For Denny, it is a first chance to get back to winning ways after a second-round stoppage to Hamzah Sheeraz at Wembley Stadium last September.
He took full responsibility for the loss after admitting he did not follow instructions from his corner.
"I genuinely believed I was going to win so it's a shock to the system, because there wasn't one part of my body that thought I wasn't going to win.
"It was my own fault, I had no excuses, I had the best camp that I've ever had."
So far tonight...
19:10 , Alex YoungWe have already seen Elliott Whale go the distance with Lucas Ballingall in a tough bout, taking it 79-74.
Earlier, Troy Coleman clinched a dramatic win over Bradley Goldsmith, who did look to have the upper hand until a sixth-round stoppage.
Coleman landed a knockdown as the bell rang at the very end of the round. It appeared that the bell had saved Goldsmith, but the referee brought an end to the bout.
Whittaker vs Cameron 2 latest odds
18:58 , Alex YoungThe bookies are in agreement. Can Liam Cameron produce another impressive showing?
- Whittaker to win: 4/11
- Cameron to win: 11/5
- Draw: 16/1
- Whittaker to win on points or by decision: 10/11
- Whittaker to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 7/2
- Cameron to win on points or by decision: 6/1
- Cameron to win by knockout, technical knockout or disqualification: 4/1
Whittaker vs Cameron 2 prediction
18:48 , Alex YoungIt is hard to shake the feeling that Cameron has missed his best chance to spring an upset against Whittaker.
The former Commonwealth middleweight champion gave his confident opponent some serious problems before that bizarre end to the first fight and should have been announced as the winner.
It is hard to see how Whittaker would have turned the tide if he’d been fit to continue, his game plan seemingly all wrong from the outset as he went toe-to-toe with a solid puncher and looked to abandon the evasive, eye-catching skills that had seen him showboat his way to eight victories - with five knockouts - in his first two years as a pro.
There will surely be no repeat of those mistakes this time around under new trainer Andy Lee, who will no doubt have devised a tactical blueprint more suiting to his fighter’s specific skill-set.
However, Cameron is an extremely tough fighter and none of his six previous pro losses have been by stoppage, so we expect him to come off comfortably second-best this time in a wide points decision.
Whittaker to win on points.
Undercard in full
18:35 , Alex YoungFrazer Clarke is back in action on Sunday for the first time since that devastating first-round knockout in the rematch with Wardley in October that left him needing surgery on his jaw and cheekbone.
He is up against Ghana’s Ebenezer Tetteh, who retired at the end of the seventh round in his last fight against Dillian Whyte in Gibraltar in December.
Lee Cutler and Sam Eggington battle in a potentially explosive contest at super-welterweight, while Tyler Denny looks to bounce back from his loss to Hamzah Sheeraz against an opponent last stopped by Callum Simpson in Elvis Ahorgah.
The undefeated Bradley Goldsmith also meets Midlands Area middleweight champion Troy Coleman.
Fight times and running order
18:22 , Alex YoungThe televised undercard action gets underway from 7pm BST tonight, with main event ring walks expected at around 10pm.
As ever, that is subject to change and obviously depends on the length of the undercard bouts.
Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron 2
Lee Cutler vs Sam Eggington
Frazer Clarke vs Ebenezer Tetteh
Tyler Denny vs Elvis Ahorgah
Troy Coleman vs Bradley Goldsmith
How to watch Whittaker vs Cameron 2
18:10 , Alex YoungTV channel: Tonight’s event is being shown live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts on Sky Sports Action at 7pm BST and Sky Sports Main Event from 8pm. Ring walks for Whittaker vs Cameron are expected at approximately 10pm.
Live stream: Those with a Sky Sports subscription can also watch the fights live online via the Sky Go app.
Welcome
17:59 , Alex YoungGood evening and welcome to the London Standard’s LIVE coverage of what promises to be another thrilling night of boxing.
It’s Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron renewing rivalries after that oh-so-contenious fight bout back in October which saw them both fall over the ropes and Whittaker require hospital treatment.
Was the fall an accident or engineered? Both have opposing views, but tonight can settle their differences back in the ring.
That tops an intriguing undercard in Birmingham, which starts at 7pm. Main event ring walks at 10pm. Stick with us.
