Ben Whittaker was unexpectedly challenged by a fighter from the crowd at the final press conference ahead of his next fight on Sunday night.
Just as the Olympic silver medallist was discussing his contest at the O2 Arena on Sunday night, live on Sky Sports, an unknown figure from the audience sprang forward to call out Whittaker.
“Who are you?” was Whittaker’s surprised response.
The man was Ezra Arenyeka an unbeaten prospect from Nigeria who is based in Sale. Arenyeka is unbeaten in 12 pro fights, 10 of which he’s won by knockout.
So vociferous were his calls for the fight, security eventually had to bundle him out of the room at the Intercontinental Hotel in Greenwich.
Whittaker’s flamboyant showboating has caught the attention of the public and rival fighters of course.
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Speaking on the Toe2Toe podcast super middleweight Callum Simpson says he would be interested in fighting light heavyweight Ben Whittaker.
Arenyeka wants the next shot at him, but Leon Willings, a young boxer from Cheshire, is the next man trying to solve the puzzle Whittaker presents.
They fight on the undercard of the Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke British and Commonwealth heavyweight title fight.
“Leon’s the bounty hunter Sunday,” Whittaker said with a smile. “I’ve got a big bounty on my head.”
Don’t miss Whittaker vs Willings this Sunday live on Sky Sports.
