Great Britain's Ben Whittaker made a statement in the boxing world with an impressive second-round victory against Richard Rivera on his American debut. The fight, which took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as part of the undercard for Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis, saw Whittaker drop Rivera with a right hand in the first round and then finish him off with a left-hander in the second.
GB's Whittaker Notches Impressive Win on US Debut
UKPulse Sport DeskGreat Britain's Ben Whittaker marked his American debut with a convincing second-round victory against Richard Rivera at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- Ben Whittaker wins second-round bout against Richard Rivera on US debut
- The fight took place on the undercard of Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis at Barclays Center
- Whittaker's win improves his record to 12 wins and a draw from 13 professional fights
Why this matters: This win marks an exciting moment for British boxing fans, who are eager to see their athletes compete on the world stage. Whittaker's performance will likely boost his profile and potentially lead to more high-profile bouts.
What this means for you: What this means for you: As a British sports fan, you'll be excited to see Whittaker's potential unfold and potentially more UK boxers competing on the world stage.