Ben Whittaker has gained a reputation for showboating over his brief professional career, with some viewers, supporters and fighters being wound up along the way, with just as many entertained by his exploits.
The British light heavyweight is looking to move up the rankings this year in pursuit of a title, and on Satutday night he makes an appearance on the undercard of Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez ( live on Peacock in the US ).
He'll be fighting Khalid Graidia, and it is another chance for viewers to form an opinion on the talented contender.
Here is everything you need to know about Whittaker vs. Graidia.
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Whittaker vs. Graidia date, start time
- Date: Saturday, February 3
- Start time: 8 pm UK time / 3 pm ET
- Whittaker vs. Graidia ringwalks (approx): 9 pm UK time / 4 pm ET
The broadcast starts at 8 pm UK time / 3 pm ET on Saturday night, and Whittaker vs. Graidia ringwalks are expected to start at around 9 pm UK time / 4 pm ET. Those times could change depending on the length of the fights on the undercard.
What channel/stream is Whittaker vs. Graidia?
- U.S.: Peacock
- UK: Sky Sports
The fight will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports. In the US, viewers can watch the card on Peacock . Click here for details.
Where is Whittaker vs. Graidia?
The fight will take place at the OVO Wembley Arena, London.
Ben Whittaker record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Age: March 14, 1993
- Height: 6' 3"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 5
- Record: 5-0 (4 KOs)
Khalid Graidia record and bio
- Nationality: French
- Age: Decem ber 24, 1982
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 10-13-5 (2 KOs)
Buatsi vs. Azeez card
- Joshua Buatsi vs. Dan Azeez, 12 rounds, WBA light heavyweight eliminator
- Adam Azim vs. Enoch Poulsen, 12 rounds, for Azim’s European junior welterweight title
- Caroline Dubois vs. Miranda Reyes, 10 rounds, female lightweights
- Ben Whittaker vs. Khalid Graidia, 8 rounds, light heavyweights
- Francesca Hennessy vs. Laura Belen Valdebenito, 6 rounds, female featherweights
- Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva vs. Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko, 6 rounds, heavyweights