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    Ben Whittaker denies SPITTING at rival Liam Cameron’s trainer after all hell broke loose following stunning KO win

    BEN WHITTAKER denied spitting at Liam Cameron’s trainer after his stunning knock-out win.There were dramatic scenes in Birmingham as Whittaker put to bed any doubts by KOing Cameron in the second round.Ben Whittaker denied spitting at Liam Cameron’s trainer after his winWhittaker won the rematch with a devastating second round KOCredit: PACameron and Whittaker tumbled out of the ring in their first meetingCredit: PAThe pair faced off six months after their controversial draw in Saudi Arabia, which saw both fighters tumble out of the ring before Whittaker withdrew on medical grounds.He faced criticism in the aftermath of that result and he admitted he allowed his emotions to get the better of him after beating Cameron.Whittaker, 27, lunged out of the ring and into the face of Cameron’s trainer Grant Smith, who attempted to slap him.But he denies claims he spat at Smith, instead suggesting some saliva may have come out of his mouth as he roared in delight over his win.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhittaker said: “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’s trainer Andy Lee supported his fighter, suggesting his emotional reaction was to be expected given the criticism he has faced.Whittaker – who divides opinion with his showboating in the ring – was accused of QUITTING against Cameron first time round by some boxing fans.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLee said following Whittaker’s win: “He has been through so much, just to be back in the ring tonight, he has had to suffer so many insults. “It is natural that he would be a little bit emotional.”Ben Whittaker DESTROYS bitter rival Liam Cameron in second round of rematch before raging at opponent’s corner More

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    Ben Whittaker almost gets SLAPPED by Liam Cameron’s trainer after destroying bitter rival before risky celebration

    BEN WHITTAKER was almost slapped by Liam Cameron’s trainer after showboating in his face.The 27-year-old stopped his 34-year-old Sheffield rival, six months after they shared a draw after tumbling over a Saudi top rope, inside two rounds.Liam Whittaker dominated Cameron in BirminghamCredit: PAThe Surgeon put on a two-round clinic against his fierce rivalCredit: ReutersWhittaker was nearly slapped by a member of Cameron’s teamCredit: Sky SportsThe 27-year-old celebrates with trainer Andy LeeCredit: ReutersBut instead of celebrating with his team, he raced across to Cameron’s corner and trainer Grant Smith and stuck his head through the ropes and into his face.Smith – father and trainer to rising super-light star Dalton – was disgusted and slung an open right palm in Whittaker’s direction.The slap didn’t land, it grazed Whittaker before he slipped back through the ropes and returned to celebrate with his team.Following his win, Whittaker denied spitting towards Cameron’s team.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Sky Sports: “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.”The British light-heavyweight pair were in the middle of an exciting and even Saudi Arabia bout when they tumbled over the top rope like a scene from professional wrestling.Olympic 2020 silver winner Whittaker looked like he was tiring and pulled out of the fight with an ankle injury, even leaving in a wheelchair with a bare right foot.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhittaker raises beaten opponent Liam Cameron’s hand in the ringCredit: GettyIt went to the judges who scored the bout a controversial draw and Whittaker’s harshest critics labelled him ‘Quittaker’.The 27-year-old, nicknamed The Surgeon, dissected the poor performance and switched trainers before agreeing to the rematch.Savage Frank Warren blasts ‘AMATEUR’ Ben Shalom and Boxer over Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron contract row And he needed less than six minutes to smash the 34-year-old Sheffield man with a right hand and unleash a barrage the ref dived in to stop.The pair swapped early encouraging jabs but then Whittaker took control and pinged off a range of punches off the back foot.Cameron caught almost all of them on his tight and high guard but then, close to the bell, they exchanged almost identical right hands.Cameron was a glutton for punishment again in the second – hoping Whittaker would tire – and his nose started dripping blood after one stiff jab too many.And then Whittaker landed a rivalry-ending shot that robbed Cameron of his senses and spelled the end of the fight.Whittaker embraces Ben Shalom after his winCredit: Reuters More

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    Ben Whittaker vs Liam Cameron 2 LIVE RESULT: Whittaker in huge clash with Cameron’s corner after early stoppage

    BEN WHITTAKER avenged his split draw with Liam Cameron with a comprehensive win in the rematch!Whittaker sealed a stunning second-round KO victory, and then got into a heated dispute with Cameron’s corner afterwards.On the undercard, Frazer Clarke blasted away Ebenezer Tetteh inside ONE round as Big Fraze returned with a stunning win.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the BP Pulse Live Arena with our live blog below…Whittaker and Cameron’s trainerBen Whittaker almost got SLAPPED by Liam Cameron’s corner. Tensions nearly boiled over during the fight, and Whittaker destroyed his rival in emphatic fashion.After winning, he ran over to Cameron’s corner to gloat in their faces.Copy linkCopiedWhittaker denies spittingBen Whittaker denied spitting at Liam Cameron’s corner in the aftermath of his big win tonight.Whittaker told Sky Sports: “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.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWhittaker nearly slappedBen Whittaker was almost slapped by Liam Cameron’s trainer after showboating in his face.The 27-year-old stopped his 34-year-old Sheffield rival, six months after they shared a draw after tumbling over a Saudi top rope, inside two rounds.But instead of celebrating with his team, he raced across to Cameron’s corner and trainer Grant Smith and stuck his head through the ropes and into his face.Smith – father and trainer to rising super-light star Dalton – was disgusted and slung an open right palm in Whittaker’s direction.The slap didn’t land, it grazed Whittaker before he slipped back through the ropes and returned to celebrate with his team.Following his win, Whittaker denied spitting towards Cameron’s team. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCallum Simpson SLAMS Whittaker’s actionsSimpson said: “It just shows doesn’t it (why Whittaker was booed in his home town of Sheffield.”When you know what a good person Grant Smith is, I think it’s bang out of order.”I think he’s very lucky he’s got Andy Lee in his corner, who spoke for him and took him over to Cameron’s corner.”Copy linkCopiedNelson defends WhittakerFormer boxer Johnny Nelson said on Sky Sports: “It was emotion coming out. Frustration. “Because of what he’s gone through, he’s been vilified. “It’s him saying ‘I’m not washed up, everything you’ve said about me is complete rubbish’.”It’s human emotion.”Copy linkCopiedWhittaker on corner beef: ‘It might have been dribble’Whittaker said: “Liam told me nobody hit me like that.”But what happened in Saudi needed to happen for me, I needed that reality check.”He denied spitting at Cameron’s corner – and there’s absolutely no prove that he did, but he asked about it by the interviewer.Whittaker replied: “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.”Copy linkCopiedWhittaker’s row with Cameron’s cornerAn animated Whittaker approached the corner of Liam Cameron after stopping his rival in the second round. The commentator said: “That’s classless.”I don’t care if the crowd boo you or not, their man just got beat and stopped, that’s classless. There’s no excuse for that.”Copy linkCopiedWatch the moment Whittaker ends it Copy linkCopiedWhittaker mocks the crowdThe 2020 Olympic silver medallist was booed on his way in.But he’s giving it back to them now.Copy linkCopiedWhittaker wins by TKO in R2Whittaker throws an overhand right around the glove of Cameron, who steps into a left hand and then lands a firm right. WHITTAKER ROCKS CAMERON WITH A RIGHT HAND! He launches into a vicious assault at the ropes before the referee finally steps in with Cameron’s legs on the verge of going down! The ref’s stoppage looks premature, but Cameron’s legs were gone.Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Cameron R2Whittaker is looking to kill Cameron’s right hand around the back of the guard.Whittaker comes off the ropes and grabs hold of Cameron before the ref steps in. A bit of blood is coming from the 34-year-old’s nose.Cameron is getting a bit more success and he goes for a big hand over the top.But Whittaker beautifully side steps and counters before explosively letting rip with a flurry of punches.Cameron backs off and his legs are rocking.Whittaker keeps going before the ref STOPS IT!Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Cameron R1Here we go.. ten rounds of light heavyweight boxing…Cameron starts with a tight guard and is already riding the punches.Whittaker begins with a nice lander to the body, the younger boxer is putting gas on that right hand and pushed Cameron back,The Surgeon is getting behind his jab and he looks razor sharp and crisp. Cameron seems tense with a slow left hook.Cameron steps up with a good double jab, right hand after consistent pressure, but it’s met with an immediate response from Whittaker.Whittaker 1-0 up.Copy linkCopiedAnd here they come..Liam Cameron is ready for the biggest night in his career. Can he derail Ben Whittaker’s trajectory? Whittaker is second out, but he’s met with a lot of boos in his HOME TOWN. And a full gospel choir…Copy linkCopiedCameron: I feel sorry for WhittakerI feel sorry for him. That’s the kind of person I am.”With that said, I’m going to smash his face in every round.”We’re about to find out. Copy linkCopiedWhittaker vs Cameron 2 NEXT!It is six months since the first fight between the British pair ended in bizarre fashion, when both men tumbled over the ropes in the fifth round.A draw was announced with Whittaker having sustained an ankle injury that saw him unable to continue.Whittaker was left in a wheelchair and hospitalised after a freak injury.It promises to be a tasty rematch…Copy linkCopiedSmashing EggThe winner says: “This was always going to be a rough one because Lee is cut from the same cloth as me.”I tried to tell him it wasn’t a bad loss, because I have had far worse. I told him to ride it out because it will come good.”I am not the best judge but I thought I was winning.”I thought I gave two rounds away because I sat on the ropes and tried to be cute – and I am not cute.”I am 14 years and 45 fights in and still winning, I don’t know anyone like that.”Copy linkCopiedCut deepestLee Cutler will be heartbroken and rightly so.It was a close fight but one of the cards, the 90-83 effort, seems ridiculous.Eggington’s corner told him before the ninth and final round that their man had to do more, because it was so close and contentious.Cutler was on such a great run but Eggington has been a cult hero for years.Copy linkCopiedEggington wins!The three judges score the Birmingham barnstormer: 87-85, 90-83 and 87-85Replays show the second cut to Eggington’s left eye was caused by a sweet right hand.So the ref’s decision to go to the cards must be based on the damage to the right and closed eye.Copy linkCopiedFight stopped!The doctor examines Eggington’s eyes and stops the action.Because the ref deems the cuts were caused by head clashes, not punches, the fight goes to three judges’ scorecards.Both men believe they have won.It’s tense now. Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Cutler R8BIG one-two from Cutler but Eggington brushes it off.Eggington seems to be fading, his long and inked arms and legs are looking heavy.Cutlter gets close and swallows a chopping left hook.But Eggington’s left eye is now also damaged and his vision will be seriously impared.In the break, Eggington’s trainer tells him “The fight is so close, every minute counts, get nasty! Find it, Sam, hard and fast!”Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Cutler R7Cutler is now leaking blood from his nose and left eye but he’s bouncing on his front foot and throwing counter right hands.Eggington has been here so many times before, the deep end of a fight will hold no surprises for him.Double-jab from the Brummie tattoo fan, Eggington hits the floor but it was a slip and not counted.Good round for Cutler, he’s bleeding plenty but landing lots and Eggington’s right eye is now almost completely closed, due to swelling.Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Cutler R6Eggingtom trainer Jon Pegg tells his man that Cutler is tired and that they need another round just like the fifth.Eggington agrees that Cutler is starting to wilt under the bright lights and pressure. But the fight still seems so close and tight.Cutler is now cut, blood is streaming down the left side of his face. But then the Cherries fan lands a good right hand.The ref breaks the pair to warn against head clashes but the action resumes with both warriors bleeding but growing in belief.Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Cutler R5Finally some space between the two brawlers.Eggington tries to use his longer levers to stab in jabs.And then two right hands hurt Cutler for the first time.The bell goes at the best time for Cutler and the worst for Eggington.Eggington might have just broken serious ground.Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Cutler R4This is messy and ugly but compelling.One of these tough men will tire soon.Right now it is a battle of will rather than skill.There are pushes and pulls but not many clean punches.Cutler is always on the front foot but that means a lot of his work is smothered.Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Cutler R3Eggington’s corner need to use the interval to work on a cut in his eyebrow,But trainer Jon Pegg is an experienced man and can lead the repairs.The fight is very physical and rough, though, and the blood is oozing out again as Cutler uses his head to barge his way into range.Eggington barges Cutler off and lands scoring long punches.Copy linkCopied More

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    Referee forced to leave ring after being manhandled by Tetteh who was fuming after being stopped against Frazer Clarke

    FRAZER CLARKE’S one-round victory over Ebenezer Tetteh ended in chaos as the beaten Ghanaian raged at referee Kevin Parker’s stoppage.Burton-on-Trent giant Clarke, 33, needed emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia after Fabio Wardley smashed a dent into his skull, in a one-round battering last October.Frazer Clarke dominated Ebenezer Tetteh in a one-round winCredit: GettyTetteh placed his hands on referee Kevin Parker after the stoppageCredit: Sky SportsThe Ghanaian veteran was unhappy with the decisionCredit: Sky SportsThe Team GB Olympic bronze winner bounced back in style against Tetteh, dodging a couple of wild swings from the veteran and then flooring him with the first serious punch of the opener.And then the referee dived in as soon as Clarke raced onto the overmatched Accra punchbag.Tetteh was furious that Parker dived in so swiftly and had to be calmed down by the security staff after manhandling the referee.He didn’t hang around for the official result announcement, racing away from the brief bout, into the dressing rooms and away from the farcical fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGRecovered Clarke celebrated with his team but will need a much more serious test to prove his potential, with dreams still on a world title.After his win, a jubilant Clarke said: “I have been crying out for that kind of performance since my debut.”I have come through some dark times, so that feels amazing.”People can take whatever they want from it but I was just so happy to be back in the boxing ring.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTetteh raged with Kevin Parker as his victorious opponent celebratedCredit: Sky SportsClarke was on his own for the official decision as Tetteh had left the ringCredit: Sky Sports”Thank you to everyone who stuck by me because it has been difficult.”I knew I hit him with a big shot and I knew he wasn’t all there and that was enough. I think the ref did a good job.Fabio Wardley admits he was ‘concerned’ about Frazer Clarke after brutal knockout “I would love the winner of David Adeleye and Jeamie TKV. I want to box again ASAP.”I feel the best I have ever felt, all that adversity has made me stronger and going forward I will take people out.”Clarke celebrates his bounce-back winCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul in line for shock world title fight after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr bout

    JAKE PAUL can fight his way to a shock world title shot if he beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns to the ring on June 28 in Anaheim, California against Chavez Jr. Jake Paul returns on June 28 for the first time since beating Mike TysonCredit: GettyJulio Cesar Chavez Jr will be Jake Paul’s next opponentCredit: Esther Lin/MVPOn the undercard, WBA and WBO champion Gilberto Ramirez faces Yuniel Dorticos. And Ramirez’s promoter Oscar de la Hoya sensationally opened the door to Paul challenging for the cruiserweight titles. He told BoxingScene: “I can see it, I can see it. We didn’t really plan for this, but the fact you have ‘Zurdo’ with the two world titles… “The winners fight? Who knows? Maybe that’s [Paul’s] path to the world title. We’ll see.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul returns for the first time since his controversial November fight against Mike Tyson – who came out of retirement aged 58. He won over eight rounds with over 100 MILLION watching on Netflix despite the scrutiny surrounding the event. Paul, 28, is now 11-1 with his only defeat coming via split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023. Chavez meanwhile is the son of Mexican boxing great Julio Cesar Sr. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSon Jr held the WBC middleweight world title for three defences from 2011-2012. He also went the distance in a pay-per-view points loss to Canelo Alvarez in 2017 and has suffered inconsistent for since.Chavez lost an embarrassing decision to UFC great Anderson Silva, 50, in 2021, a year after Paul beat the Brazilian himself.But Chavez has bounced back with two victories since – most recently on Paul’s undercard against ex-UFC star Uriah Hall last July.And De La Hoya added: “Chavez is a real fight. “I believe he is a real threat to Jake Paul, and I’m glad and happy that Jake Paul stepped up to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. It’s not an easy fight.”Chavez lost to Canelo Alvarez in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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    Tommy Fury looks gigantic in new training pics as stunned fans say ‘looking lean and mean’ ahead of boxing return

    TOMMY FURY is already “looking lean and mean” ahead of his boxing return.The 2019 Love Island star announced his comeback fight is set for May 9 in Budapest – with an opponent yet to be confirmed. Tommy Fury in training for his return fightCredit: Instagram / tommyfuryFury showed off his hulking frameCredit: Instagram / tommyfuryAnd Fury is already preparing for the bout, showing off his hulking frame with the caption: “Training camp week 1.” Fans flooded the 25-year-old’s comment section, with one saying: “Looking impressive.”Another added: “Looking lean and mean.”One hailed: “BEAST.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother said: “Looking good Tommy.”Fury beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI in 2023 – but has not returned since.He had hand surgery last year and was due to face MMA fighter-turned-boxer Darren Till in January.But he pulled out after the former UFC middleweight threatened to KICK him in the head.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt led to speculation over Fury’s future in boxing – but he took to social media to announce his comeback fight in Hungary.And older brother Roman – who is 4-0 himself – is due to feature on the undercard despite neither of their opponents being confirmed.Fury beat Paul, 28, via split-decision in Saudi Arabia in February 2023 and then took a controversial points win over KSI, 31, in the October. He remains linked with rematches against the pair ahead of his return. Jake Paul was beaten by Fury in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyFury also beat KSI on pointsCredit: Getty More

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    ‘Is he OK?’ – Fans fear for Butterbean as worrying footage of 58-year-old boxing icon’s ring return emerges

    FANS voiced concern for boxing legend Butterbean after he made a return to the wrestling ring. The American – real name Eric Esch – became a star in the 1990s and early 2000s thanks to his knockout power and 26 STONE frame. Butterbean made a return to the wrestling ringCredit: X @GPWProductionsBut fans voiced their concern for the 58-year-oldCredit: X @GPWProductionsButterbean has fought in boxing, MMA, kickboxing and wrestlingHe appeared to struggle in his return matchAnd he also ventured into kickboxing, MMA and professional wrestling – even having a stint in the WWE. Butterbean’s last fight was in 2013, a boxing bout he lost to Kirk Lawton in Australia. But in retirement, Butterbean has dramatically transformed his body and lost an incredible 16 stone with the help of wrestler Diamond Dallas Page. And Butterbean actually returned to the wrestling ring for a match against Minoru Suzuki in Las Vegas.READ MORE IN boxing But he appeared to labour through the match, struggling to get to the canvas and out of the ring with Suzuki seemingly taking it easy on Butterbean. And at 58, fans had fear for Butterbean as one said: “What the hell is going on.”Another added: “In the immortal words of Johnny Knoxville: ‘Is Butterbean ok?'”But one argued: “Look, I don’t even care if the match was any good. Most read in Boxing”Just being able to see Butterbean be able to move around and do something is pretty great.”Another said: “People can s*** on the match, and rightfully so. “But it’s great to see Butterbean being able to at least do something and move around.”Butterbean has called out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after his weight loss. The famed puncher used yoga and dietary changes to go from wheelchair bound to wrestling again. Butterbean weighed 26 stone during his boxing careerCredit: GettyBut he lost 16 stone in retirementCredit: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeanboxer/ More

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    ‘This is becoming funny’ – Boxer sent crashing out of ring… then loses by FOURTEEN points on two judges’ cards

    DALTON SMITH punched opponent Mathieu Germain out of the ring on the way to a landslide victory. Smith dominated Germain over 12 rounds, scoring knockdowns in rounds two, 11 and 12. Dalton Smith punched opponent Mathieu Germain out of the ringGermain went through the ropesGermain was beaten comfortably on pointsIn the eighth, Dalton chased Germain into the ropes and the Canadian ended up farcically crashing out of the ring. And one fan said: “This match is becoming funny.”Smith was a convincing winner on the scorecards thanks to his knockdowns – despite having a point off in the 12th for low blows. The scorecards read, 117-107, 119-105, 119-105 with Smith now closing in on a 140lb WBC world title shot. READ MORE IN boxing He said: “All I want to say is I want that world title next. “He [Germain] moved down for this fight, he’s been up fighting stronger guys. I could’ve done 20 rounds in there tonight. “Credit to Mathieu Germain, he was tough. I landed some big shots. We needed these rounds.”Smith retained his WBC silver title and now looks towards a world title shot against champion Alberto Puello. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPromoter Eddie Hearn said: “Next time we see [Dalton Smith] we’ll be fighting for the world title.” Also on the card in Sheffield, former featherweight champ Josh Warrington returned with victory over Asad Asif Khan. It was Warrington’s first bout since losing to Anthony Cacace last September – where he laid his gloves down afterwards. But the Leeds legend decided against retirement and is now linked with fighting Michael Conlan. Josh Warrington celebrates beating Asad Asif KhanCredit: Getty More