Whittaker, Cameron Fight Ends in Technical Draw
Whittaker, Cameron Fight Ends in Technical Draw

Whittaker, Cameron Fight Ends in Technical Draw

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A light-heavyweight boxing match between British fighters Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron ended in a technical split draw after both fell out of the ring during the fifth round in Riyadh. Whittaker, who was leading on one scorecard, sustained a leg injury and had to leave the arena in a wheelchair, while Cameron was adamant he was poised for victory before the incident. The judges scored the bout with one favoring Whittaker and another favoring Cameron, with the third scorecard resulting in a tie. Cameron criticized Whittaker's performance, claiming he was exhausted by the second round and suggesting Whittaker may have been looking for a way out. The match occurred on the undercard of a high-profile title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev, and both fighters expressed disappointment with the outcome, calling for a rematch. The bout has sparked debate among commentators regarding Whittaker's stamina and strategy during the fight.

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