Ben Whittaker drops warning shot ahead of most important fight of his life

Ben Whittaker begins the next stage - and most important - of his career this weekend as he makes his Matchroom debut against Benjamin Gavazi, live on DAZN .

After a difficult 2024, the Olympic Silver medallist is now determined to get his career flying again and speed up his journey to world title challenges. Both he and promoter Eddie Hearn hope his move to Matchroom will bring the creditability and success both crave.

Whittaker has already transcended the sport into the mainstream media and he has a huge social media following due to his his outgoing personality and showboating. Now, as highlighted by Hearn, he needs the right fights and activity to show his boxing skills and edge to back up the showmanship.

German Gavazi offers a tough test for his Matchroom birth and Whittaker knows he needs to match the hype with a five star performance.

That began at Thursday's press conference as Whittaker addressed the world, looking in confident and focused mood, with the showboating put on pause for now.

Whittaker promises special performance

Whittaker said: "I feel good, I look good. When you are like this you shine, and I will shine on Saturday night.

"He [Gavazi] says he doesn't see anything special in me. All well and good saying that in an interview. But come saturday, he and everyone will see what's special about me.

"I can handle the pressure put on me, I'll prove that. I'm going to look sexy and do what I do"

When is Whittaker vs. Gavazi press conference?

Ben Whittaker and Benjamin Gavazi will have their last say before they step into the ring at their final press conference today - Thursday, November 27.

It is live and free to watch on DAZN, starting at 1pm GMT / 8am ET / 5am ET.

The full undercard will be speaking too, including Liverpool's former UFC fighter Molly McCann, and Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne, who rematch to end a heated rivalry, where no love is lost.

Watch Whittaker vs. Gavazi press conference for free

Rewatch the full Ben Whittaker and Benjamin Gavazi press conference below.

The full undercard were also speaking, including Liverpool's former UFC fighter Molly McCann, and Cameron Vuong and Gavin Gwynne, who rematch to end a heated rivalry, where no love is lost.

Watch via the DAZN App / website here , or via the DAZN Boxing YouTube channel here , or below.

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Ben Whittaker makes his Matchroom debut against Benjamin Gavazi exclusively on DAZN this Saturday night, November 29. Watch with a subscription, monthly and annual options available.

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