Ben Whittaker claims second-round victory in US debut against Rivera
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:53 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ben Whittaker achieved an impressive victory over Richard Rivera in his American debut at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, securing a win in the second round. Whittaker dropped Rivera at the end of the first round with a right hand and followed up with a decisive left hand, prompting the referee to stop the bout. This win improves Whittaker's professional record to 12 wins and a draw from 13 fights, while Rivera suffers his third defeat in 30 fights. The match was part of an undercard that featured Xander Zayas, who lost his title fight in a seventh-round stoppage to Jaron Ennis.
- •Whittaker won by second-round stoppage in Brooklyn.
- •He previously dropped Rivera at the end of the first round.
- •The fight was part of an undercard featuring Zayas vs. Ennis.
- •Whittaker improves his record to 12 wins and a draw.
- •Rivera's record now stands at 27 wins and 3 losses.
- 6:53 AMYahoo Sports — GB's Whittaker produces impressive win on US debut
- 6:53 AMBBC Sport — GB's Whittaker produces impressive win on US debut
"Great Britain's Ben Whittaker marks his American debut with an impressive second-round victory against Richard Rivera at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
"Great Britain's Ben Whittaker marks his American debut with an impressive second-round victory against Richard Rivera at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:53 AMGB's Whittaker produces impressive win on US debut
Great Britain's Ben Whittaker marks his American debut with an impressive second-round victory against Richard Rivera at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 6:53 AMGB's Whittaker produces impressive win on US debut
Great Britain's Ben Whittaker marks his American debut with an impressive second-round victory against Richard Rivera at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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