Ben Whittaker Suffers Injury in Draw with Liam Cameron

Ben Whittaker's bout against Liam Cameron ended in an unusual draw after Whittaker was injured in a bizarre incident during the fifth round, where both fighters fell out of the ring. The fight, part of the undercard for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, saw Whittaker unable to continue due to a right leg injury, leading to a decision based on the judges' scorecards, which resulted in a split draw. Prior to the incident, Whittaker had been performing well, showcasing his boxing skills against a game Cameron. Following the fall, Whittaker was treated on the floor and ultimately left the venue in a wheelchair. The judges scored the fight 58-57 for Whittaker, 58-57 for Cameron, and 58-58, marking a notable but unfortunate evening for the rising star. This incident has drawn attention to the unpredictability of boxing and the risks athletes face.