Rising star Ben Whittaker returns to the ring later this year when he faces Ezra Arenyeka on the undercard of Chris Billam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight title defence against Richard Riakporhe.
There is already bad blood between these two fighters when Arenyeka appeared at the press conference ahead of Whittaker's clash with Leon Willings earlier this year, with the Nigerian demanding a fight against the Olympic silver medalist.
Now Arenyeka has his chance and is confident that he can knock out a fighter in Whittaker who is being tipped to be one of boxing's biggest names.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Whittaker vs. Arenyeka.
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Whittaker vs. Arenyeka fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, June 15
- Time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
- Whittaker vs. Arenyeka ringwalks (approx): TBA
The event will begin at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET, the ringwalks for Whittaker vs. Arenyeka have not been confirmed at the time of writing.
What channel/stream is Whittaker vs. Arenyeka?
- U.S.: Peacock
- UK: Sky Sports
Fans in the U.S. can stream the fight on Peacock (click here for more information), while Sky Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is the Whittaker vs. Arenyeka fight?
The fight will take place at Selhurst Park in London.
Ticket information for Whittaker vs. Arenyeka
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Ben Whittaker record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: June 6, 1997
- Height: 6' 3"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 7
- Record: 7-0 (5 KOs)
Ezra Arenyeka record and bio
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Date of birth: August 16, 1995
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 12
- Record: 12-0 (10 KOs)
Whittaker vs. Arenyeka fight card
- Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe; For Billam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight title
- Michal Cieslak vs. Isaac Chamberlain; For Cieslak's European crusierweight title
- Ben Whittaker vs. Ezra Arenyka; Light heavyweight