When is Eubank Jr vs Whittaker?
Chris Eubank Jr could fight Ben Whittaker in Spring 2025 the United States.
The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).
Eubank Jr vs Whittaker stats
Chris Eubank Jr would step into the ring with a record of 34 wins, 3 losses, and 0 draws, 25 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Ben Whittaker would make his way to the ring with an unblemished record of 8 wins and 1 draw, with 5 of those by knockout.
The stats suggest Eubank Jr would have an advantage in power over Whittaker, with a 74% knockout percentage compared to Whittaker's 63%.
Chris Eubank Jr is the older man by 8 years, at 35 years old.
Whittaker has a height advantage of 4 inches over Eubank Jr. This also extends to a 3-inch reach advantage.
Both Chris Eubank Jr and Ben Whittaker fight out of an orthodox stance.
Eubank Jr is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 28 more fights, and made his debut in 2011, 10 years and 8 months earlier than Whittaker, whose first professional fight was in 2022. He has fought 182 more professional rounds, totaling 234 compared to Whittaker's 52.
Ben Whittaker is currently ranked number 11 by the WBC in the 175lb division.
Eubank Jr vs Whittaker form
Eubank Jr has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.
In his last fight, he won against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12, 2024, by knockout in the 7th round at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Prior to that, he had won against Liam Smith on September 2, 2023, by technical knockout in the 10th round at AO Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Liam Smith on January 21, 2023, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Manchester Arena, Manchester.
Before that, he had beaten Liam Williams on February 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Motorpoint Arena, Wales.
He had defeated Wanik Awdijan on October 16, 2021, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Newcastle Arena, Tyne and Wear.
Whittaker remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 2 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he drew Liam Cameron on October 12, 2024, by technical draw in their 5 round contest at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Prior to that, he had won against Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Selhurst Park Football Ground, Crystal Palace, United Kingdom.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Leon Willings on March 31, 2024, by points in the 8th round at The O2 Arena, London.
Before that, he had beaten Khalid Graidia on February 3, 2024, by technical knockout in the 5th round at Wembley Arena, Wembley.
He had won against Stiven Leonetti Dredhaj on December 10, 2023, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Ben Whittaker has been fighting more than Chris Eubank Jr.
Chris Eubank Jr last fought 4 months and 3 days ago, while Ben Whittaker's last outing was 4 months and 3 days ago.
Eubank Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 3 months and 30 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months. In those fights, he fought a total of 38 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.6 rounds on average.
Whittaker's last 5 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 2 months and 5 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 2 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 32 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 6.4 rounds on average.
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