Ben Whittaker aims for US debut in Brooklyn against Rivera
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Ben Whittaker, an undefeated British light-heavyweight, will make his US debut against Richard Rivera on Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Whittaker attributes his ambition to break into the American boxing scene partly to watching Floyd Mayweather and enjoying the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris during childhood. The match is part of the undercard for Xander Zayas' title defense against Jaron Ennis. Whittaker hopes this fight marks the beginning of his journey toward becoming a major boxing star, similar to Mayweather and plans to capture the audience with his flamboyant boxing style.
- •Ben Whittaker faces Richard Rivera this Saturday in Brooklyn.
- •Whittaker has won 11 of 12 professional fights, with eight stoppages.
- •He aims to connect with the US audience and expand his fanbase.
- •Whittaker has faced obstacles including injuries and promotional issues.
- •This match is part of the undercard for Zayas vs. Ennis.
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Mayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream
- 6:57 AMBBC Sport — Mayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream
"British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
"British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 6:57 AMMayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
- BBC SportJun 27, 2026, 6:57 AMMayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
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