This weekend, boxing fans are in for a treat as Ben Whittaker, a rising star in the sport, prepares to display his skills in Liverpool. The 28-year-old will be stepping into the ring against Braian Suarez at the MandS Arena on Saturday, April 18th. You can catch the action live on DAZN.
Whittaker, a light heavyweight with a record of 10 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw, including 7 knockouts, replaces WBO champion Callum Smith, who withdrew due to an injury. Known for his impressive performance against Benjamin Gavazi last November, Whittaker is highly regarded as a promising talent in boxing.
Facing off against Suarez, an experienced Argentine with a record of 21 wins and 4 losses, including 20 knockouts, Whittaker aims to continue his unbeaten streak. Suarez comes into the fight following a victory over Sergio Santos Dantas in November.
The fight card also features other exciting matchups, including Molly McCann vs. Ashleigh Johnson in the junior featherweight category, Joe McGrail vs. Aaron Hayden in junior featherweight, and Leo Atang vs. Viktor Chvarkou in heavyweight. The coverage begins at 7 pm, with Whittaker and Suarez expected to make their ring walks around 9.20 pm.
The event is part of a series of high-profile fights lined up, such as David Benavidez vs. Zurdo Ramirez on May 2nd, Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois on May 9th, and Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven on May 23rd. Instead of purchasing separate PPVs for each event, DAZN offers an all-inclusive package that grants access to all these events with a single subscription.
Subscribers to DAZN Ultimate can enjoy over 185 fight nights per year, including a minimum of 12 PPV events. The subscription features a variety of fights from top promoters like Queensbury, Matchroom, and Misfits. The cost savings for Ultimate subscribers exceed £300 per year compared to buying individual PPVs.
In addition to live events, DAZN Ultimate provides access to boxing magazine programs, documentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, and press conferences. Football enthusiasts can also benefit from access to Serie A matches and highlights from La Liga, Bundesliga, and the Saudi Pro League.
Subscribers to DAZN Ultimate can enjoy enhanced viewing quality with HDR and Dolby 5.1 surround sound on selected events. The subscription requires a 12-month commitment. Alternatively, fans can watch the Whittaker vs. Suarez fight with a standard DAZN subscription starting from £15.99, while PPVs like Wardley vs. Dubois and Usyk vs. Rico are priced at £24.99 each.
All these exciting bouts will be exclusively streamed on DAZN and will not be available on platforms like Sky Sports or TNT Sports.
