Official Weigh-In: Whittaker and Cameron Ready for Round Two
The tension was obvious at Friday’s official weigh-in as Whittaker and Cameron finally met face-to-face ahead of Sunday’s rematch. Ben Whittaker came in exactly at 175 pounds—right on the light heavyweight mark—while Liam Cameron was just behind at 174. If you think that’s close, you’d be right. But Whittaker made it clear he’s eyeing more than the number on the scale. His goal? Step into the ring near cruiserweight territory, a full 25 pounds heavier than his weigh-in. He made no secret of his plan: he wants to use his size and strength to make a statement this time.
Last October’s first meeting didn’t exactly leave fans feeling satisfied. Sure, the atmosphere was electric, but the bout ended in chaos. Both fighters went crashing over the ropes in the fifth round after an awkward tangle, and officials had no choice but to call it a technical draw. Neither man wanted it to end that way—least of all Whittaker, who openly admitted he learned plenty from the ugly ending.
Experts Split on Outcome and the Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
Boxing fans aren’t the only ones guessing how this will play out. Pundits have been all over the map when it comes to their predictions. Anthony Yarde, who’s mixed it with the best in the division, is all-in on Whittaker’s flashy, unpredictable style. He went as far as likening Whittaker to the legendary Naseem Hamed—a boxer whose showmanship always kept the crowd on edge. Yarde feels those unpredictable moves will leave Cameron playing catch-up.
But not everyone’s ready to write off Cameron. Current WBO interim champ Callum Smith pointed out that Cameron’s constant pressure is no joke—he’s a fighter who thrives off making his opponents uncomfortable and forcing mistakes. Meanwhile, veteran analyst Johnny Nelson didn’t shy away from raising the stakes: he believes Whittaker needs this win badly after being "humbled" by that first fight. In Nelson’s eyes, Whittaker’s future at the top could be riding on how he handles this rematch.
Sunday’s fight will run for 10 rounds, the sweet spot both sides finally agreed to after some back and forth over how many rounds would be fair. Both men looked sharp and fired up at the weigh-in, trading cold stares and shaking off the ghosts of last October’s anti-climax. Whittaker didn’t mince words—he promised to shut down the critics and take control from the opening bell.
This clash isn’t just about titles or pride. There’s genuine bad blood, and neither fighter wants another night of controversy or technicalities. If you’re tuning in, expect fireworks. Both are out to settle the score—and for Whittaker, it’s about far more than just a win, it’s about proving he’s ready for even bigger stages to come.
