"They even took my IBF belt" - Boxing champion Ben Whittaker announces reward after his house is burgled

Boxing In Birmingham - Ben Whittaker v Benjamin Gavazi - Source: Getty
Ben Whittaker celebrates after beating Benjamin Gavazi (Source: Getty)

British boxing champion Ben Whittaker didn’t have much time to celebrate his latest win over Benjamin Gavazi.

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The 28-year-old Englishman defeated his rival via a first-round knockout and was crowned the WBC Silver light-heavyweight champion.

Whittaker has held the IBF International light-heavyweight title since 2024 and won the silver medal at the 2020 Olympics.

The Brit posted a message on Instagram about his house being robbed. Whittaker resides just outside of Birmingham, and he even offered a reward for anyone who could help nab the suspects.

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“Highs and lows of the sport. Come back, house has been burgled. But Wednesbury, I've got a big, big reward. Find these people, let me know. They even took my IBF belt, what they going to do with that? So yeah, let me know, hit me up in the DMs, big reward.”
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Check out Ben Whittaker’s message in the post below:

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The burglary seems to have taken place while Whittaker was away picking up his latest statement win.


Ben Whittaker makes a mark for Matchroom Boxing

The 28-year-old certainly put on a show for all those watching this weekend. Whittaker improved his record to 10 wins and one draw from 11 professional bouts.

This was also his first bout for Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing after signing a long-term deal with the boxing promotion.

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Eddie Hearn was impressed with Whittaker’s latest demolition job. The boxing promoter lauded Gavazi’s talent but believed Whittaker is something special.

While speaking on DAZN after Whittaker’s win, Hearn brought up how Whittaker’s highlight KO would have reached people all across the world (H/T Sky Sports):

"We know there are many levels above Gavazi that we need to reach, but when you face that level, you go in, destroy them clinically, and produce a showreel knockout the whole world watches for the next week. Millions and millions of views are watching this young man, who is truly special."

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Edited by Saiyed Adeem Karim
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