
Ben Whittaker Accuses Ezra Arenyeka Of Turning Fight 'Into The UFC'
Before his fight with Ezra Arenyeka, Ben Whittaker promised to make an example of the previously little-known Nigerian
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Before his fight with Ezra Arenyeka, Ben Whittaker promised to make an example of the previously little-known Nigerian

Ben Whittaker was warned by Ezra Arenyeka what would happen if he attempted to showboat and act disrespectfully towards him

The talented Ben Whittaker eased to his eighth professional victory when he went 10 rounds for the first time in earning a unanimous decision over Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka

Until the last few days, Ezra Arenyeka’s grand plan to annoy Ben Whittaker and goad the unbeaten light heavyweight into a fight had been perfectly executed but Whittaker’s demeanor this week suggests it might all soon go wrong.

Ezra Arenyeka’s timing was impeccable. Just two days out from his fight with Leon Willings, Ben Whittaker was holding court about punishing those who call him out when the unknown but unbeaten light heavyweight burst forward and cut him short mid-flow with a tirade of abuse.

Ezra Arenyeka says he knows Ben Whittaker's pre-fight tactics well – because they were once his. But Arenyeka says it won't spare Whittaker from a knockout loss at London's Selhurst Park on June 15.

Ben Whittaker was just a couple of questions into a routine press conference to promote his fight with Leon Willings when the relatively unknown Ezra Arenyeka brought proceedings to a shuddering halt and inserted himself directly into the light heavyweight prospect’s career.