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What time is the Ben Whittaker vs. Ezra Arenyeka fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch
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British boxing star Ben Whittaker is back in the ring tonight when he comes up against Ezra Arenyeka on the undercard of Chris Billam-Smith's WBO cruiserweight title defence against Richard Riakporhe.
There is already a simmering rival between these two contenders, after Arenyeka appeared at the press conference ahead of Whittaker's fight with Leon Willings earlier in 2024, with the Nigerian demanding a fight against the Olympic silver medal winner.
Now Arenyeka has his opportunity and is confident that he can stop a fighter in Whittaker who is being tipped to be one of boxing's biggest names with his effervescent ring presence.
Here's all 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): 8:30 p.m. UK / 3:30 p.m. ET
The event will begin at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET, the ringwalks for Whittaker vs. Arenyeka are scheduled for 8:30 p.m. UK / 3:30 p.m. ET. These timings are subject to change.
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.
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
- Isaac Chamberlain vs. Jack Massey; For the Commonwealth and vacant EBU cruiserweight titles
- Ben Whittaker vs. Ezra Arenyeka; For the vacant WBA Gold world light heavyweight title
- Dan Anzeez vs. Hrvoje Sep; Light heavyweight
- Francesca Hennessy vs. Dorota Norek; Bantamweight
- Devorn Miller vs. Edwin Mosquera; Cruiserweight
- Mitchells Frearson vs. Marco Simmonds; Middleweight
