FULL FIGHT! Ben Whittaker vs Leon Willings | Light-heavyweight bout

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  • @Spright91
    @Spright91 Місяць тому +593

    Whittaker just an artist expressing himself. Whether he competes at the top or not lets just appreciate hes showing us something beautiful.

    • @chrisstoner99
      @chrisstoner99 Місяць тому +11

      I trully believe he is gonna be the best soon

    • @itachito
      @itachito Місяць тому +7

      @@chrisstoner99hes great but i dont think he will be the best. although he has great potential.

    • @capawanblown9448
      @capawanblown9448 29 днів тому +7

      @@itachitobro he is ace😍 he won’t give up until he becomes king of the pirates😂

    • @APAMVs
      @APAMVs 28 днів тому

      ​@@itachitoyou'd be surprised. It depends on who will also be his next trainer as he is without one now. His fights show, he has great skill, power, speed, and like he has said he knows when not to use it. He's pretty much our modern day Emmanuel Augustus. A interesting boxer, who got screwed a lot sadly.

    • @MakeFood-sc4of
      @MakeFood-sc4of 27 днів тому

      ​@APAMVs I have alot to say when it comes to Augustus, most haters are casuals so they compare Whitaker to the late prince naseem(I also did so as well at first) who lost in his last fight with just simple basic Mexican boxing. Augustus will be remeberd for his tekken like style and his short noticed fights that still went the distance,Whitaker might be Augustus if Augustus had a proper coach, promoter, judges.

  • @Michael-iv2dw
    @Michael-iv2dw Місяць тому +463

    It's crazy how much people hate Whittaker for showboating when that's what makes him entertaining to watch. People say he can't maintain this style as he keeps going against tougher opponents, but I think if he masters this style it can prove to be an asset. I'm not saying it won't be difficult, I can see this style of boxing confuse many boxers.

    • @cr9179
      @cr9179 Місяць тому

      The fact that people are hoping he gets knocked out is sad. U.K. fans are the worst.

    • @JoshJackson-lq7tj
      @JoshJackson-lq7tj Місяць тому +7

      If he carries on being cocky only one thing gonna happen

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому +11

      ​@@JoshJackson-lq7tjwho do you think has the potential to beat him in the UK?

    • @Michael-iv2dw
      @Michael-iv2dw Місяць тому +37

      @JoshJackson-lq7tj He's not being cocky, it's his own unique style of boxing that he's being doing when he was young.

    • @breathoffreshair7314
      @breathoffreshair7314 Місяць тому +5

      @@Michael-iv2dw LMFAO show me one single thing he has invented. It isnt his style. Its a bad wannabe ali style.

  • @Jonnysonone
    @Jonnysonone Місяць тому +302

    The level of hate directed towards Whittaker is bewildering. He’s at the start of his career, brilliant skill set, still a few areas to iron out, beating everyone so far with ease, including Willings here, who to be fair, is a very promising fighter in his own right. Ben is only in the second year of his pro career, give the kid time, he’s an exciting fighter.

    • @vuton7670
      @vuton7670 Місяць тому +13

      I don't see anyone hating Whittaker....stop making things up in your head.

    • @femifadero5975
      @femifadero5975 Місяць тому +18

      Scroll up or down and it won’t take you long to find some hate. Stop pretending it doesn’t exist… Like it’s some foreign concept for an unorthodox fighter to receive criticism?

    • @thetruesquad5059
      @thetruesquad5059 Місяць тому +1

      @@vuton7670 u also believe nothing is real

    • @namawarodgers6970
      @namawarodgers6970 Місяць тому +2

      Another thing i have noticed the comentator and the audiounce are biased the way they are cheering the perfomances it is not balanced

    • @47devrow86
      @47devrow86 Місяць тому +1

      Wondering how Whittaker would fare against a super aggressive opponent

  • @WideEnt
    @WideEnt Місяць тому +606

    Some of the top tier UK coaches and trainers should consider taking Leon Willings under their wing. Take a look at the footage. That gent has genuine raw talent. Based on Boxrec, he doesn't seem to have an amateur record, but his movement, defense and stamina are on point.

    • @banjaman123
      @banjaman123 Місяць тому +19

      He's an Olympic silver medalist

    • @burghs1
      @burghs1 Місяць тому +66

      ​@@banjaman123Ben is Leon isn't..

    • @northdevon999
      @northdevon999 Місяць тому +7

      Adam booth would be a good fit

    • @oliverwilliamson5275
      @oliverwilliamson5275 Місяць тому +5

      I was thinking the same...

    • @Talisman09
      @Talisman09 Місяць тому +19

      He's got great defence. Nice Philly shell. Just didn't have the speed (and reach?) to be able to match Ben offensively

  • @BeforeThisNovember
    @BeforeThisNovember Місяць тому +111

    Why are people so eager to tear someone down?
    The guy has a very entertaining style.. that’s what he’s trying to, entertain YOU.

    • @briangingull9641
      @briangingull9641 Місяць тому +1

      Why's he trying to entertain us?

    • @E1dra
      @E1dra Місяць тому +13

      @@briangingull9641That’s a dumb question. Go and ask him yourself.

    • @doyoubelievein20yearsago11
      @doyoubelievein20yearsago11 Місяць тому +20

      @@briangingull9641that was probably the dumbest question I have ever seen on UA-cam

    • @lg2092
      @lg2092 Місяць тому

      Mike Tyson never tried to entertain anyone, he came to destroy and that was what made him one of the most entertaining fighters to ever live...

    • @garygary117
      @garygary117 28 днів тому +13

      ​@@lg20922 different styles, 2 different boxers. If every boxer fought the same, nobody would watch boxing.

  • @justas423
    @justas423 Місяць тому +77

    Whether Ben becomes a more traditional slick, defensive counterpuncher or if his dancing style makes a title fight comeback, I don't care as much. Just let the guy box and a make a name for himself. Whether he becomes a big thing or not will depend on how he moves up.

  • @itzvolto7795
    @itzvolto7795 Місяць тому +42

    Whittaker brought me into following boxing after I saw an edit of his on insta. Love to see his fights, I hope he has a great career!

  • @yeat5340
    @yeat5340 Місяць тому +31

    people here don’t understand that he’d dance around any boxer with uptight technical bullshitery, he’s gonna be an all time superstar i can just tell.

  • @Luinho
    @Luinho Місяць тому +273

    Bunch of men praying on another man’s downfall, sad.
    I give Leon Willings his props, he’s a fighter who is better than people think, he’s got talent.
    Whitaker will be fine.

    • @TheKG636
      @TheKG636 Місяць тому +10

      Agreed - Willings looked very skilled, great head movement.

    • @deathmachine808
      @deathmachine808 Місяць тому +6

      Downfall? Nobody in this fight, had any kind of downfall

    • @whitwoodkidwhitwoodkid9794
      @whitwoodkidwhitwoodkid9794 Місяць тому +5

      it's not wanting anyone's downfall I watched boxing for 45 years + and the only one is going to cause his own downfall is whittaker very talented no power and getting caught as many times he did of an area titled fighter who took the fight at short notice there massive levels to this game look at the comments not everyone is wrong whittaker need to concentrate on mastering the craft or it won't be long before he gets starched out!!!! no hate here willings did a great job

    • @courtneywinston7734
      @courtneywinston7734 Місяць тому +10

      Bro the hate and envy is unreal in the comments

    • @jovanztv5552
      @jovanztv5552 Місяць тому +4

      @@whitwoodkidwhitwoodkid9794 Leon lost every round and Ben was clearly not taking him seriously it will take someone good for Ben too be serious

  • @CrownXJules
    @CrownXJules Місяць тому +62

    The commentators on this are heavily against Ben Whittaker saying that he’s essentially boxing for Instagram views because he has a brave and confident style fair play to Leon but after round 5 he barely gives the fans any kind of fight and the fight relies on Ben’s pressure then they complain that he doesn’t show boat enough like can he breathe in peace?

    • @Thoughtful.
      @Thoughtful. 28 днів тому +2

      Leon was just like a turtle, defense is high but barely was snapping. Offense is the better defense too imo.

    • @jacks_Dc5
      @jacks_Dc5 18 днів тому

      ah right the dancing and chatting up spectators mid round is confident "style" and non attention grabbing behaviour. I believe Whittaker is a very talented fighter non the less.

  • @FGP7248
    @FGP7248 Місяць тому +245

    Fair play to Willings took it on short notice and gave a good account of himself

    • @anonymoushippopotamus3862
      @anonymoushippopotamus3862 Місяць тому +4

      He's a tomato can.

    • @DaveEd2499.
      @DaveEd2499. Місяць тому +12

      @@anonymoushippopotamus3862A tomato can that showed Whittaker has no power and gets seriously complacent in fights…

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому +1

      ​@Eze807you must have very low standards. He's a tomato can, no doubt. 😂

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому +1

      ​@Eze807that guy didn't even land a punch before Ben Whittaker knocked him down. 😂

    • @yorkiemike
      @yorkiemike Місяць тому

      @@anonymoushippopotamus3862 A tomato can that Whittaker couldn't even hurt.

  • @Ali_jokyy
    @Ali_jokyy Місяць тому +67

    Ben is an absolutely legend and funniest boxer 💯 😂😂😂😂😂 he's definitely going to be the next Champion 🏆

    • @theguyinmaine
      @theguyinmaine Місяць тому +2

      Have you watched The Prince through his career? That was a showboat fighter that could knock anyone out any time.

    • @chriswade9616
      @chriswade9616 24 дні тому

      ​@@theguyinmaine Your point being?

  • @sageastreaus7905
    @sageastreaus7905 Місяць тому +8

    Willings was amazing but nothing will compare to Ben for me. Pure talent, and an entertainer. People can hate on him as much as they want but he's someone that we needed in this industry in boxing.

  • @flash802
    @flash802 Місяць тому +74

    Willings is very good I hope he is not too disheartened

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому

      Are you having a laugh?! 😂

    • @flash802
      @flash802 Місяць тому

      @@Nasim19872 I bet any money he could slap you around a ring for fun

    • @flash802
      @flash802 Місяць тому +4

      @@Nasim19872 I’m sure you are much better

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому

      @@flash802 good, little boy. At least we cleared that up.

    • @flash802
      @flash802 Місяць тому +3

      @@Nasim19872 don’t be silly we both know what would happen to you

  • @ANineOne
    @ANineOne Місяць тому +13

    Love Ben Whittaker. This was a great fight. And I loved Ben's intro. Willings was great too.

  • @clippzzorito1420
    @clippzzorito1420 Місяць тому +32

    "ooh shall I get him" nah you threw everything at him and he took it and kept coming and actually made a good fight of it. Willings massive props to that lad he's actually a real decent fighter and with the right backing could actually make a go at bigger things man. Considering he was supposed to be another knock over fighter he was making Whittaker look daft at times you can see he's got some real slick skills and can take a shot. Maybe his punch power is a little suspect but lot's of fighters make careers at British level without massive power.

    • @chrisv.noire.6388
      @chrisv.noire.6388 Місяць тому +3

      Yeah…kept coming back for more beatings. Good thing Ben is no Ebenezer Scrooge. The kid does not have a miserly bone in his body.

  • @salgshaka4483
    @salgshaka4483 Місяць тому +6

    Love the Whittaker entry fresh and creative🥊🥊🥊

  • @harryhope9392
    @harryhope9392 Місяць тому +3

    Technical fights like these are always the best

  • @ElsviewStudio
    @ElsviewStudio Місяць тому +10

    Willings deserves all the props he had great head movement and when he relaxed and settled in was catching Whittaker well just struggled to match his bens work rate , made it a tougher night than I think Whittaker or anyone expected. Think willings is one to keep an eye on.

  • @vinniedurrant
    @vinniedurrant Місяць тому +78

    The Surgeon lost his scalpel.

  • @JacobeOfficial
    @JacobeOfficial Місяць тому +94

    Everyone saying Ben has found his level are out their damn mind 😂😂😂 I'm only on round 5 and he's absolutely played with him every second of every round! Willings will do really well if he finds a good coach but you weird litle haters just want to see a confident young man fail. It's embarrassing 😂🫵🏻

    • @MJA1231
      @MJA1231 Місяць тому +6

      Agreed 100% British hate confidence you must bow and be humble 😂

    • @empty-ed
      @empty-ed Місяць тому +5

      Well that’s just silly but the point is that Willings took the fight on 9 days notice against a fighter who is said to be set for super stardom who has fought at decent venues all over the world in Commonwealth - world and Olympic finals .
      Whittaker at 26 has a heck of a lot more experience than the 23 year old Willings and has already experienced some big nights , Willings on the other hand has never been on a stage anywhere like the 02 and for him to put up a performance like that was a great achievement. I say onwards and upwards now for the lad and with the steady improvement likely I think he has a bright future .

    • @MJA1231
      @MJA1231 Місяць тому +2

      That wasn’t much of a performance mate what you talking about he was a literal punching bag that shoulder rolled a few times 😂😂 forget the context look at things objectively, Ben absolutely smoked him technically and yet still people are putting him down and that’s the point - most of it isn’t even rational it’s just purely from the fact he’s a confident dude who likes to entertain and the British have never liked that (since Naseem Ofcourse but he just shoved it down your throats and made you like it) 😂

    • @Bez618
      @Bez618 Місяць тому +3

      Toyed with him throughout, skill level is far apart, it's just like watching Izzy in his kickboxing days bro was too good for everyone

    • @briangingull9641
      @briangingull9641 Місяць тому

      @@Bez618 Lol, no he wasn't.

  • @obiekwegh6340
    @obiekwegh6340 Місяць тому +3

    I really like this young man and he clearly puts in the work in training. Exciting and entertaining to watch with sharp reflexes. Keep rising 🙏🏾

  • @JamieBushby
    @JamieBushby Місяць тому +132

    You see how quick this style starts to fall apart and this is still at novice level

    • @BoxingMetaanalysis
      @BoxingMetaanalysis Місяць тому +9

      Imagine against top level pros

    • @chro1843
      @chro1843 Місяць тому +6

      Agree, but I think willings is pretty good, a little sloppy but for someone with his experience, he was quite good. This style won't bring whittaker to the top but je does have solid fundamentals which ue can revert to but je needs to get working on them and sharpening them more ASAP or he'll get hurt even ar european level

    • @adamyeejy-sk9fh
      @adamyeejy-sk9fh Місяць тому +9

      100%. All style no substance. Wait until Whittaker fights a man who comes forward and can really crack. He'll get ragdolled around the ring by a strong pressure fighter.

    • @TC8787-yq7og
      @TC8787-yq7og Місяць тому +24

      @@adamyeejy-sk9fhall style no substance would make sense if he didn’t have an Olympic silver medal

    • @ARCENAULT
      @ARCENAULT Місяць тому +2

      Willings showed me 2 things today.. 1 you cannot fight in the Philly shell without movement... His block parry roll left him open to punches he couldn't see coming..2 the weakness of the Philly shell is against good striker puncher and counter punchers. Yea but other wise to the untrained eye willings did great...very sloppy fighter who has a bad habit of throwing wild uppercuts which will get him hurt real bad one day

  • @chicomendes8449
    @chicomendes8449 Місяць тому +6

    Ele é um artista , a confiança que ele tem é muito grande , o cara é muito bom .

  • @wilky952
    @wilky952 Місяць тому +46

    Impressed with Willings, very young fighter lots of time to improve. These 2 could meet again at commonwealth level down the line which I think is where Wittaker will probably reach his ceiling.

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому +2

      No way is Ben Whittaker going to step back in the ring with this tomato can. He just gave him a proper beating. That would ruin his reputation.

  • @Phil_Tutty
    @Phil_Tutty Місяць тому +161

    I can't wait to see Whittaker step up the levels. Try that dancing style against Bivol or Beterbiev and see where it takes you.

    • @brenb70
      @brenb70 Місяць тому +66

      The hospital I’d imagine and quick

    • @darrenhems2291
      @darrenhems2291 Місяць тому +9

      I cant wait

    • @damreeds2360
      @damreeds2360 Місяць тому +46

      Because he’s going to be boxing any of them 2 years into his pro career? Neither of those 2 were champs 2 years into their career so why should Ben?

    • @cormacoconnor7726
      @cormacoconnor7726 Місяць тому +5

      I dunno, Hamed had weird style and it worked very well.
      All just depends how it develops, because it's fun to watch

    • @eon001
      @eon001 Місяць тому +77

      @@damreeds2360 It's crazy how many people want to watch Ben fail. Typical miserable British pessimism.

  • @freejulian5805
    @freejulian5805 Місяць тому +1

    I love Ben`s exceptional talent and style. An overwhelming performance.

  • @bayoeblayboy
    @bayoeblayboy 27 днів тому +1

    this is what we need in sport of boxing, so entertaining.

  • @abbiebrown2733
    @abbiebrown2733 Місяць тому +25

    Leon had really great combination punches . Leon gave a fantastic performance. Leon should be proud of himself

    • @francishughes542
      @francishughes542 Місяць тому +3

      Great combinations from Whittaker, Ben gave a fantastic performance, Ben should be proud of himself for getting the WIN.

    • @aaronmalikebu1358
      @aaronmalikebu1358 Місяць тому

      He is a good boxer.. Composure in him..

  • @woden_the_wanderer
    @woden_the_wanderer Місяць тому +7

    Although it has to be classed as a knockdown it was more because Leon over committed with the slip and lost balance. Good level up for Ben here, very good defence from Leon who has shown that he's at British level at least. Ben has a lot to go back and look at to unpack and learn from but this was good to see that he's had to be more cautious and picky with his boxing rather than being handed guys no where near his level. I think we'll see big improvements from both men after this

  • @maryettamoore4765
    @maryettamoore4765 Місяць тому +2

    This was really good match for both of these young men they both showed up very well I'm proud of them both

  • @tullochgorum6323
    @tullochgorum6323 Місяць тому +15

    So now everyone's writing Whittaker off! But Willings is a winning fighter with a good knockout record - give the guy some credit. And Whittaker beat him handily. He needs to focus more on defence, but that will come with experience - it's not as though he lacks talent. When he showboats people say get down to business. When he gets down to business people say he should showboat more. British fans sure do like to cut down their young talent...

    • @topfuelteddy
      @topfuelteddy Місяць тому

      How is 2 ko's a good knockout record? C'mon .

    • @tullochgorum6323
      @tullochgorum6323 Місяць тому +2

      @@topfuelteddy He's got a 30% knockout record - not bad considering most of his bouts have been 4 rounders. Hardly a journeyman. He's a promising kid.

    • @topfuelteddy
      @topfuelteddy Місяць тому

      @@tullochgorum6323 I didn't say he was a journeyman, he's a decent young kid and did great on the night but he ain't no Julian Jackson .

  • @theamateurboxinggod1301
    @theamateurboxinggod1301 Місяць тому +22

    Leon willings is going places, came in at 9 days notice against one of the UKs top prospects and gave him problems. Terry Spencer and the team should be proud of him

    • @PalaWrath
      @PalaWrath 22 дні тому

      Leon Willings is going nowhere with that attrocious "Philly" and wild punches. Some of his right hands are wonderful, though.

  • @heribhai4764
    @heribhai4764 3 дні тому +2

    The greatest showman, ben Whittaker

  • @giveaf9370
    @giveaf9370 Місяць тому

    Loved seeing these guys fight. They're absolute guns. Love from Nz.

  • @bigpete763
    @bigpete763 Місяць тому +3

    Great performance again and leon has got him self a new fan 100%

  • @mdc3227
    @mdc3227 Місяць тому +78

    Are we starting to see Whittaker's level here? Him getting tagged and being unable to finish an area-level guy.

    • @warlock91
      @warlock91 Місяць тому +16

      Josh Kelly 2.0

    • @AnthonyYoutube-dn9od
      @AnthonyYoutube-dn9od Місяць тому +37

      Not really… styles make fights. You could say the same about Bivol and his KO percentage. You don’t have to KO everyone to be world class. Give Ben time to grow in the sport

    • @flash802
      @flash802 Місяць тому +8

      Willings is very good

    • @sizzla10
      @sizzla10 Місяць тому +9

      Whittaker nowhere near bivols level, bivols discipline is as good as it gets

    • @dontbewoke
      @dontbewoke Місяць тому +10

      Willings is better than area level

  • @itzvolto7795
    @itzvolto7795 Місяць тому

    I dont the find the world level matches as entertaining as Ben's matches, would love to see more of him!

  • @albertomartinez2345
    @albertomartinez2345 День тому +1

    WHITITTAKER HE IS GOT AN AMAZING BOXING STILE , I JUST LOVE THE WAY HE BOXES, GOOD JOB WHITAKER, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 👍 ❤❤❤

  • @beaubaber1662
    @beaubaber1662 Місяць тому +61

    Dan Azeez some of this shittest commentary I’ve ever heard, what a belter.

  • @oliverbagada4683
    @oliverbagada4683 Місяць тому +6

    Whittaker is confident, fast ,brilliant,happy and loves whatever he does be blessed champ .

  • @deeptroit_5692
    @deeptroit_5692 11 днів тому +1

    How can you hate this guy? Ben Whittaker is a 🐐in making

  • @fihorkmonsany
    @fihorkmonsany Місяць тому +1

    Esse mano está trazendo mais entretenimento no box

  • @longlostcoder6322
    @longlostcoder6322 Місяць тому +13

    People think he isn’t training but he missed his grandmas funeral to train for the Olympics. He puts in work to box like he does.

    • @Ollichapmanrg
      @Ollichapmanrg Місяць тому +3

      Chillout bro we all saw the clip 😂

    • @longlostcoder6322
      @longlostcoder6322 Місяць тому +1

      @@Ollichapmanrg yeah but ppl act like he doesn’t take the sport seriously mate.

    • @Ollichapmanrg
      @Ollichapmanrg Місяць тому

      @@longlostcoder6322 lol no but hes definitely a hype job. No where near as good as people make him out to ben😂

    • @longlostcoder6322
      @longlostcoder6322 Місяць тому

      @@Ollichapmanrg I agree, but he’s just starting. And it takes a lot of practice to fight like that. In general as someone who has boxed.. not even on this level. It’s hard.

    • @Ollichapmanrg
      @Ollichapmanrg Місяць тому

      @@longlostcoder6322 yes and there is admitting when someones a hype job, for an olympic fighter and the amount of respect people are putting on his name i dont think hes earned it in the pro ranks..

  • @evildyl
    @evildyl Місяць тому +25

    Leon gained a tonne of new fans last night 😎

    • @Nasim19872
      @Nasim19872 Місяць тому +3

      Why?!

    • @gmcgrath123x
      @gmcgrath123x Місяць тому +1

      Took fight on short notice, took him 8 rounds....kinda proved Ben has a power issue.

    • @shawnterrance7204
      @shawnterrance7204 Місяць тому +4

      for getting dominated lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @gmcgrath123x
      @gmcgrath123x Місяць тому

      @shawnterrance7204 tbf he's a complete novice fighting at area level... Ben couldn't out him in 8 rounds was low key pathetic

    • @ralphking425
      @ralphking425 Місяць тому +1

      @@gmcgrath123x 5 KOs in 7 if fights but has no power 😂😂😂

  • @matildananevi3652
    @matildananevi3652 Місяць тому

    The guy is just talented a boxer and an entertainer ❤.

  • @mslondonsuleyman
    @mslondonsuleyman Місяць тому

    Very entertaining fight we have been waiting a long time for a entertaining fighter and now we have one

  • @grantjones9600
    @grantjones9600 Місяць тому +8

    Sharp, fast and skilful, but maybe not the raw power needed when he starts really stepping up ? Similar to josh Kelly......

  • @Lamafiasiberiana
    @Lamafiasiberiana Місяць тому +7

    Leon has shown a hell of a heart and some very clean, strong shots. Taking the fight with no time, no amateur record at the age of 23.. I'd really like to see this guy's career progressing.

  • @BrockOLee4real
    @BrockOLee4real Місяць тому +1

    Both of these guys will have a great career , Willings has adapted very well to Ben Whittaker's Boxing which is very difficult , big respect to both of them , i'm sure they'll meet again on top.

  • @MrMitos1
    @MrMitos1 День тому +1

    Watching him is like that soundtrack from Fast and Furious. IM ON NEXT LEVEL NEXT NEXT LEVEL🙈

  • @karimadam8611
    @karimadam8611 Місяць тому +6

    Willings should train with Shane Mcguigan, Dave Coldwell or Dominic Ingle- I think they can make him better

  • @decidingpaper6324
    @decidingpaper6324 Місяць тому +4

    Salute to Willings, he showed great heart even though he lost decisively

  • @TheCNSR
    @TheCNSR Місяць тому +2

    It's interesting, my man went in there like Ditto using Ben's own style against him, which was kinda effective because it relies on the opp to be more aggressive. Was still an entertaining one-sided beatdown though 😅

  • @Thoughtful.
    @Thoughtful. 28 днів тому +1

    Ben just needs more fight experience and after that I know he is on track with the legends… his character and style is there, he just needs to sharpen the blade at this point. He takes the pressure off the most serious fights. I LOVE IT.

  • @snowyrichmond5445
    @snowyrichmond5445 Місяць тому +22

    So Dan Azeez won't ever be on commentary again. Ever 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @BTRUTH24562
    @BTRUTH24562 Місяць тому +27

    The commentator is such a hater, what do you mean we did not come here to see this? That was a good fight he will spark you sometimes you need to fight differently to get the win if you knew that then you would be winning your fight

    • @SNOOPISIAH
      @SNOOPISIAH Місяць тому +7

      It was Dan Azeez guest on commentary for the fight, potential future opponent 👍🏼

    • @mattyblack9814
      @mattyblack9814 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@SNOOPISIAHWas about to say this. Dan knew what he was doing.

    • @winmoremahachi1824
      @winmoremahachi1824 27 днів тому +1

      I heard him,, 😂

  • @Tarvalion
    @Tarvalion 8 днів тому +1

    31:21 bro accidentally pressed the ragdoll button 💀💀💀

  • @YhYh-ln6vz
    @YhYh-ln6vz 16 днів тому

    Just Love how he tests his limits in the final round by staying in the corner 💪💯 Real Savage!!

  • @Martyfartini
    @Martyfartini Місяць тому +25

    The instagram fame will come eventually “cocky fighter gets humbled” compilation!!

    • @Hgvpuncher
      @Hgvpuncher Місяць тому +1

      whittaker will get humbled once he meet a top tier boxer...

    • @MyDOOKIE1
      @MyDOOKIE1 Місяць тому +4

      Yall act like he didn't just start his career...he doesn't have the experience to even be brought up in the same category...let him get experience...he only had like 8 fights under his belt

    • @de_ruedi9317
      @de_ruedi9317 15 днів тому

      Silver medal in Olympia.... This guy is a monster

  • @-lowdown-4698
    @-lowdown-4698 Місяць тому +4

    Whittaker is only having fun while he can, when he starts to level up he won’t be trying to entertain and box he’ll just box.

  • @2023WorldChampionT1
    @2023WorldChampionT1 Місяць тому +1

    I loved the men movement and skils, the punches and combination to left, right, is a perfectly boxser in the wold❤❤❤

  • @M.Matheus
    @M.Matheus 10 днів тому

    Antes eu só tinha visto alguns vídeos no tik tok, mas decidi acompanhar mais esse mundo das lutas e até agora gostei muito do Ben e do Prince Naseem.

  • @AllanRogener
    @AllanRogener Місяць тому

    Muito boa luta. Ben manteve seu estilo e dominou todos os rounds, mas o Leon mostrou muita personalidade também, com resistência e boas sequências. É um jovem promissor.
    Whittaker, a despeito de seus críticos, é uma atração com seu estilo debochado. Aparenta fazer o que gosta e se diverte no ringue.

  • @BrotherTruckerUK
    @BrotherTruckerUK Місяць тому +4

    Terry Spencer boxing 🥊
    What a fight Leon, defo the real winner of this fight. Congratulations to you and all the team! 🎉

    • @francishughes542
      @francishughes542 Місяць тому

      Great win for Whittaker, congratulations to you & all of the team !.

  • @daviddean292
    @daviddean292 Місяць тому +28

    Whittaker going to get knocked out clean with that style when he moves up in class

    • @francishughes542
      @francishughes542 Місяць тому +3

      But that wont be for a long time yet, he,s only just starting his career.

    • @Youngwarriorforchrist10
      @Youngwarriorforchrist10 Місяць тому +6

      Don’t be daft, Ben will not box like that against serious fighters he’s not that foolish, he’s been in there with top fighters in the amateurs.

    • @kimcousins1125
      @kimcousins1125 Місяць тому

      I hope so.

  • @lukesinclair2140
    @lukesinclair2140 24 дні тому

    Watch both these men i cant wait for the rematches.

  • @khairullahhotak8623
    @khairullahhotak8623 29 днів тому +1

    Very good fight Leon, excellent. Respect from Afghanistan

  • @ryanletchford2450
    @ryanletchford2450 Місяць тому +7

    I remember everyone saying the same things about josh kelly look how that turned out

    • @DaveEd2499.
      @DaveEd2499. Місяць тому

      Yep. This is the comment…

  • @Jay.aka.s.a
    @Jay.aka.s.a Місяць тому +5

    haters keep hating while winners keep winning, well done boys !!! both talented young men with bright positive futures

  • @jimthai8125
    @jimthai8125 19 днів тому

    Ben keep you’re head up bro you a beast!

  • @erenjaeger3507
    @erenjaeger3507 28 днів тому

    Ben was perfectly respectful and sportsmanlike after the fight, and his post fight interview was likeable and sharp. I’m a fan.

  • @thetruesquad5059
    @thetruesquad5059 Місяць тому +17

    Oh damn an anime opening? Satoru Gojo's voice in the background and Naruto's and Konoha outfit, bro came through with the HOKAGE cloak and leaf village head band

    • @recodegamesstudio
      @recodegamesstudio Місяць тому +3

      Also the Tattoo on his back is from one piece

    • @thetruesquad5059
      @thetruesquad5059 Місяць тому

      @@recodegamesstudio hajime no ippo tattoo on his arm too

    • @deepboora865
      @deepboora865 18 днів тому

      @@recodegamesstudioShirohige no Oyaji😢

  • @RottenProfits
    @RottenProfits Місяць тому +6

    It was pretty comical listening to his YES man cornerman in the later rounds... This dude wont go much further with his attitude.

  • @HappyBadminton-kp6lr
    @HappyBadminton-kp6lr Місяць тому

    Love watching Ben from fiji. Very talented young man. The other young fellah is very good too. He still young, but i think he will get better and he will be a champion one day.

  • @israelrc99
    @israelrc99 14 днів тому +1

    SHOWMAN!

  • @Bashyranks
    @Bashyranks Місяць тому +10

    Ben will get exposed by bigger punchers, he is too open

    • @scotthunt3860
      @scotthunt3860 Місяць тому

      Spot on . He ain’t no Nassem hammed and he doesn’t have reaction skills like him either so he should cut the act before he makes himself look stupid

  • @YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi
    @YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi Місяць тому +9

    Love how Leon Willings exposed Whittaker's limitations here. He's a genuinely skilled operator in there, a few more years of training and he could snap up a British title perhaps.

    • @impervius8690
      @impervius8690 Місяць тому +3

      I don’t think Leon exposed anything. He landed some big shots but he landed few. Leon was winning…maybe 30 seconds of each round on average. But winning 30 seconds doesn’t mean he exposed anything. Shakur dominated Valdez. But Shakur admitted afterward that Valdez hurt him bad to the point where he considered going down to a knee. Did Valdez hurting Shakur expose Shakur? No. He still got whooped. Leon is the same. He didn’t expose Ben. Leon got his ass whooped. But he was tough. Just as Valdez was.

    • @YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi
      @YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi Місяць тому

      @@impervius8690 he exposed limitations in Whittaker's offence and defence. He's not nearly as experienced in either the time or opposition level Whittaker has had so I didn't expect him to show superior skills throughout. The fact is he made Whittaker look a lot worse than he should've against an opponent at this level.

    • @user-ry7zm8lx3r
      @user-ry7zm8lx3r 28 днів тому

      😂😂😂😂 and after this fight, whittaker will stop training forever

  • @leighwillz8913
    @leighwillz8913 Місяць тому +1

    Brilliant fight.

  • @themo4119
    @themo4119 Місяць тому +1

    เฟี้ยวจัดด ❤

  • @bilalamir5598
    @bilalamir5598 Місяць тому +3

    Dan Azeez should stop commentating, Ben won every single round and got a knock down but oh he’s disappointed, u can’t knock out every guy especially when they are trying to just survive the whole fight.

  • @PremiertypeR
    @PremiertypeR Місяць тому +13

    If the showboating ended in a stylish knockout I would be impressed. But he ain’t got that in his arsenal yet. I think he showboats because he knows he’s lacking in ending fights.

    • @antwindies12.
      @antwindies12. Місяць тому +1

      I think in his mentality i dont think he cares about a knockout really

    • @kjay1582
      @kjay1582 Місяць тому +10

      hes 8-0 with 6kos mate😂

    • @amadoumakhtarmbodj1633
      @amadoumakhtarmbodj1633 Місяць тому +1

      He got 75% ko's W what are you talking about?

    • @PremiertypeR
      @PremiertypeR Місяць тому

      @@amadoumakhtarmbodj1633 yeah over a bunch of nobody’s. Needs to be in with some1 worthy. That’s how boxing works. They called gimmie fights.

  • @josephsandoval3327
    @josephsandoval3327 Місяць тому

    Ben Whittaker vs Anthony sims Jr is now a fight I can’t wait to watch

  • @user-zb5ss3bg4r
    @user-zb5ss3bg4r 21 день тому +1

    هذا النجم الواعد والمتألق يذكرني باالأسطوره اليمني نسيم حميد

  • @oscardean6351
    @oscardean6351 Місяць тому +14

    I wish he wasn’t so disrespectful, I would like to like him but I find it difficult 😞

    • @eartimevibes5994
      @eartimevibes5994 Місяць тому +4

      I guess you never seen prince nassem fight 💀💀 its nice to see different fighting styles. When someone like you sees the cocky guy get knocked out you can smile about it.

    • @kimcousins1125
      @kimcousins1125 Місяць тому

      I hate disrespect. GGG and Pacman would never do that.

    • @longlostcoder6322
      @longlostcoder6322 Місяць тому

      @@kimcousins1125 it’s show boating. It’s like drunken boxing. If you watch his interviews he trains hard for that.

  • @nerosapien
    @nerosapien Місяць тому +25

    i think its fair to say as a neutral that Ben showboating hides his mediocrity ...he is more of an entertainer,,, see how many times he got clocked today ,,,if it was a hard puncher ,,,it wld have been lights out

    • @damreeds2360
      @damreeds2360 Місяць тому +38

      Calling an Olympic silver medalist mediocre from the comfort of your couch is CRAZY

    • @F00kbluepill
      @F00kbluepill Місяць тому +13

      @@damreeds2360boxing fans are allowed a opinion, even if we are not professional boxers !!

    • @YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi
      @YouAintGotNoTegridyBoi Місяць тому +3

      ​@@damreeds2360Olympians often don't make for great pros.

    • @ryanletchford2450
      @ryanletchford2450 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@damreeds2360Audley Harrison told us all we need to know about Olympic medals

    • @damreeds2360
      @damreeds2360 Місяць тому +4

      @@ryanletchford2450 he’s an exception to the rule. Look at Usyk, AJ, Muhammad Ali, lomachenko, Lennox Lewis, Andy Cruz Gomez I mean the list goes on.

  • @maeldx
    @maeldx Місяць тому

    O símbolo nas costas já ganhou meu respeito, já pode ser o campeão do mundo

  • @SonixMDTCK
    @SonixMDTCK 13 днів тому

    Naruto entrance, Hajime no ippo and whitebeard tats plus an entertaining boxing style makes this man one of my favorite boxers of all time. Amazing skill and gotta love to see him toy with his opponents. This man has what the sport of boxing has been missing for a long time. I hope he gets really far. Regardless of his success, he’s got a big fan over here ❤

  • @ojasimon1187
    @ojasimon1187 Місяць тому +3

    Love the showboating,I call it entertaining..but if he fights a hungrier fighter with more power...better be careful he dont get caught on the chin..great fighter can't wait for him to be tested and prove every critic wrong..I think he's the real deal..

  • @jayparker9225
    @jayparker9225 Місяць тому +4

    leon can go places!!

  • @RodCine
    @RodCine Місяць тому +2

    Bro anime is life. The best fight ever

  • @ReNeGaDoViCiOz
    @ReNeGaDoViCiOz 2 години тому

    que copado y Humilde Ben Whittaker con el gesto de levantar la mano de Leon Willings. Tambien se puede apreciar que Leon Willings esquivo buenos golpes se adapto bien.

  • @DiceyMedia
    @DiceyMedia Місяць тому +12

    I love Ben and his ability to box and entertain. It just shows theres levels to this. If you dont like it, go watch some one else.

    • @lrtvhighlights3687
      @lrtvhighlights3687 Місяць тому +8

      He struggled to stop a area level fighter clearly he has no ability to box ..... Looked absolutely silly last night

    • @winstonpeanutbutter
      @winstonpeanutbutter Місяць тому +7

      People been asking for boxing to be entertaining again yet seem to hate this guy more than anyone else, these boxing fans are lost 🤦🏾‍♂️. Dude has 6 pro fights and they're acting like this is his level as if all the top boxers became Champions in 8 fights.

    • @lrtvhighlights3687
      @lrtvhighlights3687 Місяць тому +5

      @@winstonpeanutbutter Ben looked shocking last night his showboating was cringe

    • @winstonpeanutbutter
      @winstonpeanutbutter Місяць тому +2

      @@lrtvhighlights3687 you should step in the ring with him since he has no ability to box, you'll floor him I'm sure.

    • @terrystephens8603
      @terrystephens8603 Місяць тому +2

      What I'm trying to say yes showboat but he is not Naseem Hamed.He can go far if he doesn't do something stupid because at higher levels he will not get away with that.

  • @desparado9630
    @desparado9630 Місяць тому +6

    Made it look easy….can show he can box through the rounds and win convincingly on points

  • @rashta5817
    @rashta5817 Місяць тому +2

    Ben Whittaker, I'm a fan now

  • @weill6872
    @weill6872 14 днів тому

    Nice fight, both of the bros did well. Was thinking during the fight and Ben confirmed at the end, he also has a strong chin.

  • @jovanztv5552
    @jovanztv5552 Місяць тому +5

    Don’t know how the judges gave Leon 2 rounds Ben won every Round easily

  • @adamyeejy-sk9fh
    @adamyeejy-sk9fh Місяць тому +55

    He'll never be a world champion. Not in this era, he's all style no substance.

    • @DeterminedFC
      @DeterminedFC Місяць тому +32

      he could always fall back and become a UA-cam commenter like you

    • @GS-nk9en
      @GS-nk9en Місяць тому +1

      @@DeterminedFC XD

    • @adamyeejy-sk9fh
      @adamyeejy-sk9fh Місяць тому +2

      @DeterminedFC The truth hurts, don't hate a man for sharing his opinion. I hope I'm wrong, but when you cockily rub people up the wrong way and make a bit of a mockery of low level opponents you have to expect criticism.

    • @Ben-rh4dn
      @Ben-rh4dn Місяць тому +1

      @@DeterminedFC😂

    • @hermanhawtrey8578
      @hermanhawtrey8578 Місяць тому +2

      @@DeterminedFC hey Farty Breath, Ben Whittaker is ingraining stupid mistakes by showboating time after time. If he doesn’t change his approach he’ll still have those mistakes and won’t be able to switch them off when he’s challenging the big boys.

  • @Roger_Taylor.
    @Roger_Taylor. 26 днів тому +1

    Уитаккер просто поражает мастерством, теперь буду болеть за него, воин☝️

  • @GhostAnimae
    @GhostAnimae 28 днів тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 entrance - he’s him 🎉