Ben Whittaker Saudi scrap ends in draw after duo topple out ring

Whittaker’s scrap with Cameron, of which the previous entered as favorite to proceed a run of eight straight wins, lasted simply 5 rounds earlier than the pair locked arms and dramatically fell over the ropes.

The Darlaston boxer was given time to recuperate after the pair stumbled backwards out of the ring however was visibly struggling following remedy as referee Victor Loughlin known as time on the competition.

Whittaker, 27, got here off worse and was handled for damage to his proper leg on the web site’s medical centre after exiting by way of a wheelchair earlier than being taken by ambulance to hospital in Riyadh.

The combat, in opposition to Sheffield’s Cameron, was on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol showdown within the Principality and it was dominated a split-decision technical draw with scorecards of 58-57, 57-58 and 58-58 collected.

The British Boxing Board of Management rule {that a} combat stopped as a consequence of unintended damage should go to the judges’ scorecards.

Whittaker’s opponent was sad with the finale and felt Whittaker, whose in-fight antics have gained consideration over time, was seeking to get out of the combat early

“He (Whittaker) did not need no extra. He was very drained. He give me his final 30 seconds. He had nothing left. Child was knackered from spherical two,” Cameron mentioned from the dressing room afterwards.

“However look, I positively beat him. I do not get a justifiable share. I acquired a cut up determination misplaced within the final combat. I simply had a draw this one. What extra do I’ve to do? I’ve by no means had a promotional deal in my life, and I attempted to do greatest as we speak to get that win, and I assumed I absolutely deserved it.”