Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi

In the following article, we are going to make a Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi  prediction.  This will cover the upcoming light heavyweight World Title eliminator between these two fighters. This is for the WBC Silver Light Heavyweight belt, which is vacant. The belt holds little meaning for either fighter in terms of wearing it around their waist. What it should offer the winner is an opportunity to move a step closer to getting a showdown with WBC champion David Benavidez. Of course unless Anthony Yarde can produce a shock when they meet on November 22nd! The bout will see 10 rounds of boxing action with a weight limit of 175 pounds.

This will be the first outing for Whittaker with his new promoter, Matchroom, and it looks like they have been careful when picking his opponent to ensure him every chance of a win. With the Joshua cash cow nearly fully milked, apart from the minor detail of a PPV with Jake Paul, of course, Matchroom needs to start finding some new talent in their stable. Whittaker is tailor-made for them, a Londoner with a flashy, combative style who is exciting to watch in and out of the ring. He has threatened to turn his opponent into a German doner kebab in the build-up to this fight. Gavazi is relishing his big chance and focusing on himself and causing a big upset. He has an aggressive style and more ring experience to lean on.

Ben Whittaker

• Nationality: British (add flag)
• Age: 28
• Height: 6”3
• Reach: 75.2”
• Record –  9 wins, 0  losses, 1 draw (KO Wins- 6)

A full profile of both fighters is needed for us to give you some Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi betting tips. Ben Whittaker was an Olympic silver medalist at London 2020, where he lost in the final to legendary Cuban amateur Arlen Lopez. He turned pro in 2022 and won seven straight fights, beating mainly low-level opponents. In 2024, he won the lightly regarded IBF World Title with a clear decision over Nigerian Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka. He then had a curious fight against the experienced Liam Cameron, where he fell out the ring and sustained an ankle injury in the 5th. Unable to continue it went to the scorecards and was declared a draw. In his last time out in April 2025, he made no mistakes in the rematch with a brutal 2nd round TKO of Cameron.

Benjamin Gavazi

• Nationality: German (add flag)
• Record – 19 wins, 1 loss,  draws (KO Wins-13 )
• Age: 30
• Height: 5”11
• Reach: ??

Let’s look at Whittaker’s opponent so we can help gain a strong Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi prediction. Benjamin Gavazi has more experience than Whittaker at a professional level; however, this has all been based in German rings and mainly against local German opposition. He has had a fair bit of knockout success with 13 knockouts from 19 wins, and many of these have come in the first 2 rounds. He is only defeat was when he lost his first pro bout to Rostam Ibrahim on decision after a short 4 rounder. His last live action inside the ring was nearly a year ago, with a stoppage in the 10th and final round of the German fighter Branimir Malenica.

Where to watch Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi

Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi can be viewed on the DAZN app and streaming platform. This is a monthly subscription service and prices vary depending on your region UK or the USA. You may be able to catch both the early fights on Matchroom’s YouTube channel.

Who is on the Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi undercard/card?

There are 2 other fights on the bill on Saturday. I’ll mention the first, as I have met Welshman Gavin Gwynne, who lives up the road from Cardiff in Merthyr. He’s a top bloke and I wish him all the best tonight as he gets his rematch with undefeated Cameron Vuong. Gwynne has more experience and has fought for a World Title previously, but Vuong is the younger guy and up-and-coming. It was a close bout last time on the scorecards, so Gavin will hope to go one better. I’m hoping Gwynne can spring a surprise, but Vuong is the odds-on favourite. Keep your eye out for Gavin’s striking neck tattoo in the fight. The other bout is a women’s contest at bantamweight, with it being the 2nd fight each for both unbeaten fighters.

• Cameron Vuong (UK) vs Gavin Gwynne (UK) – Super Lightweight
• Molly McCann (UK) vs Ebonie Cotton (UK) – bantamweight

Prediction: Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi

With all the latest news and form discussed, we move on to give some Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi Betting Tips for Saturday’s big fight night action.

There are a few things to consider before my Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi Prediction.

Both fighters have comparable knockout percentages of 67% and 68%, with Gavazi slightly higher. Whittaker is the younger, taller man, too, and both have an orthodox stance. I can’t really see any issues for Whittaker here. Gavazi’s record sounds impressive, but it has been built on a lot of small-time wins. This is the German’s first time abroad, and I expect him to be on a plane back home pretty quickly. You won’t make anything off just backing Whittaker to win, though, so pick an early round KO and watch him go to work. My feeling is a 2nd round win for the Londoner in some style to launch his Matchroom career.