Ben Whittaker to Headline Birmingham on Nov. 29 vs Benjamin Gavazi for Vacant WBC Silver Title

The Matchroom debut opens Eddie Hearn’s fast-track plan for the Olympic silver medallist to climb WBC rankings toward a potential 2026 title bid.

Overview

A launch press conference confirmed the bout at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on November 29 with live coverage on DAZN.
The fight is for the vacant WBC ‘silver’ light-heavyweight belt, a step that is expected to boost Whittaker’s WBC standing if he wins.
The undercard features Cameron Vuong vs Gavin Gwynne, Aaron Bowen vs Tom Cowling for the BBBofC Midlands Area middleweight title, and Molly McCann vs Ebonie Cotton.
Whittaker enters with momentum after stopping Liam Cameron in their rematch earlier this year following a controversial draw in their first meeting.
Germany’s Benjamin Gavazi has one defeat in 20 pro fights and a 19-bout winning run, and he says he is ready to seize the chance and upset the favorite.