FULL FIGHT! 🥊 Dancing, showboating & a KNOCK-OUT 🔥 | Ben Whittaker vs Khalid Graidia

[@dredre451]

I think a lot of folk are underestimating just how skilled you have to be, to use Whittaker's style effectively at this level. Fighters like Whittaker will keep the sport alive. He reminds me of Emanuel Augustus,iykyk....

[@AthleteAsylum524]

I think its pretty obvious that's the fighter he has studied and copied his style from.

[@dredre451]

@@AthleteAsylum524 obvious to those who know but I see alot comparisons with Prince Naz,hence my comment,smart guy.

[@rx6726]

Augustus was who Floyd said his hardest opponent was, right?

[@mdc123-v2v]

'At this level' - he's fighting a 40 year old journeyman lad. He hasn't fought a serious opponent yet.

[@tonylyons9772]

It’s all well n good being cocky in a fight wen your fighting lower level competition but if this kid continues to be this way he better be able to back it up with he goes up in levels coz it’s not going to be so easy,naz back in the day learned this the hard way

[@1money785able]

The fact that he’s an obvious One Piece fan makes me like this guy even more

[@toptenanimee]

same for me

[@tregaricus00]

Ben Whittaker, thank you for blessing this sport and us with your style. Boxing is getting dusty since Iron, Nas and Augustus left the sport. Honestly there are living legends currently active but none like you sir!

[@BigDoggBoxn]

This guy is very refreshing to watch.. he owns it every time.. styles make fights.. superstar in the making! Anyone who has something bad/negative to say is just hating!

[@scottburbridge8378]

It's not hating at he's disrespecting guys that ain't on is level if he does it in a 50 50 fight then fair enough

[@F00kbluepill]

Not hating just seen this all before many times & as soon as he steps up to top tier level he’s getting sparked out !!

[@BigDoggBoxn]

@@F00kbluepill See.. This is the talk that people shouldn't be commenting on like.. You can't just assume that until it actually happens, let him fight someone that you consider a fair fight then talk about the fight.. until then it's just negative thinking and counting someone out.

[@BigDoggBoxn]

@@brianrobinson7984 I think otherwise. Time will tell. Ben is just a class of his own when it comes to boxing and by the looks of it he doesn't cut corners in camp which makes him outshine his opponents.. I'm pretty sure they ain't pub goers or taxi drivers 😂

[@myyoot]

Or just has their own opinion on him. Doesn't mean they're hating. He's not the most likeable human is he, let's be real..

[@Di0ndad0n]

This guy had me in stitches. 😆🤣 The referee actually made it more comical by berating him and punctuating the showboating. The referee gave this fight a WWE flavour

[@Hologhoul]

Totally agree about the ref, it really added to the amusement! As long as he respects his opponents afters (he hasn't always), he's won me over. The 360 degree hop and the tap on the top of the head were the funniest things I've seen in years!

[@FranFerioli]

The referee was right. He does this with an opponent who is actually at his level, he gets timed and, hit at the back of the head. At this point he only has himself to blame for the permanent brain damage.

[@bilalamir5598]

People hating on him but the fact is that this is quite impressive, the reflexes, the head movement and overall his boxing ability is great, yea the showboating is excessive sometimes but that’s how he gets the audience involved, in this age of social media you gotta stand out to even be noticed, and with this he’s deffo standing out 😂

[@FreeSpeach5491]

Handpicking opponents is easy , makes you look good until the day you meet the real deal

[@Worther12]

​@@FreeSpeach5491💯 Agree. If you wouldn't do it against World level fighters, you shouldn't do it at all. Easy way to pick up bad habits..

[@NL-fg6it]

@@Worther12easy way to get people watching and talking too.

[@Worther12]

@@NL-fg6it that's a fair comment, I guess "Showbusiness" is part of the game...💯👍

[@kewljimi2550]

@@FreeSpeach5491he fought someone with over 3 times the amount of fights as him cry some more 😂 Ben been fighting like this why would he stop now? It’s literally a boxing style not showboating.

[@Youaintakilla]

Its easy to hate on him but this guy is actually very good, one of the few british boxers I rate.

[@COBRAC0MMANDER]

you mean the olympic medal didn't give you the impression that he's good?

[@bryanlace8302]

@@COBRAC0MMANDERTony Yoka is an Olympic Gold Medalist who has been absolutely shite

[@possiblyonthepeas1313]

Just about to go full Emanual Augustus and the ref stops him !

[@armourkhan1938]

The Whitebeard tattoo though. Gurararararara.

[@kal-px7qd]

He will be top attraction soon his talent is top notch

[@mickclarke5741]

Think he might struggle at this weight class as he ages abit.

[@kal-px7qd]

Will other boxers not age and struggle too

[@mickclarke5741]

@@kal-px7qd he's a big lad.

[@christopherrawlings858]

I think there's so much more whitaker hasn't shown, so far he has it all except a big test

[@cutlerlon8468]

Difficult to say until he comes up against world class opposition. He could just as quickly fade when he tries that at world level and wakes up in a&e..

[@stevo881000]

Wow this guy is so entertaining. The upper body and head movement is INSANE!!!!!

[@notyahia1519]

Not a fair fight when one fighter has a devil fruit

[@yesimagirl2815]

😂😂😂

[@punyanoochviboolsin8174]

@@yesimagirl2815😊😊

[@CrimsonMaliceEU]

EXACTLEYYYYYYYY LIKE CMONNNN

[@Jacobtw]

@@CrimsonMaliceEUHe has observation haki 😂

[@jimreaper1337]

The Ref should NOT be interfering with a fighters style, performance or process, unless it's dangerous or illegal... What the Ref did here was essentially tell Ben off for fighting in his style, SMDH

[@tubey84]

Nah you can't backhand slap, hit on the back of the head deliberately or turn your back on your opponent. They're against the rules. Don't get me wrong I'd love for him to get away with it as it's entertaining, but all the ref is doing is enforcing the rules.

[@DJ-us4mh]

The ref is just doing his job, either way he would have been critiqued, if he warned him or not. As the comment above states it was against the rules.

[@WullyBeeUK]

He should when the shots are illegal. Backhanded shots, turning your back on an opponent and hitting on the back of the head are all against the rules for fighters safety.

[@Tiber234]

Thats rubbish - some show boating is all good but once you let someone do it too much it becomes a dance show not a boxing match and then ppl WILL complain at the ref.

[@chriswilliamson7694]

The absolute state of you. Back handed shots, open gloves, slaps and contact with the back of the head are all fouls.

[@eskater147]

Stopping him from being entertaining seems like a bad business move

[@mrTeebwoi1]

Sometimes at work when I go on break , I see him jogging down the road , and I’m like that’s Ben Whittaker , imagine in his future when he’s champ. Amazing

[@Dawgclipzzzz]

That’s sick

[@AB-mf8le]

Do you work in Wolves?

[@OneForTheNorth]

He won’t win anything above European, believe me

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

@@OneForTheNorthstupid statement. It’s like saying you will never win “Brain of Britain”, believe me!

[@zaydthebeast6494]

@@OneForTheNorthwhy are you hating?

[@supershortman1]

Hope ben never change his fighting style very refreshing for boxing 🥊 makes football lovers like myself wana view boxing 👊🏾

[@user-ki5mo8ok8l]

One of the most entertaining fighters i have seen in a long time

[@francesheneghan]

Thanks for this guy we need more characters ❤

[@Boufonamong]

He's good but that right hand is always low when it shouldn't be, he got caught a few times from a journey man and didn't change it, if he does that at higher levels he's gna be rocked

[@What..a..shambles]

Fight starts 5:30

[@markstewart4689]

This is hilarious 😂😂😂😂 ref needs to do one

[@spiritandlife]

Love this guy reminiscent of Naz or Roy Jones in the early days people need to chill especially the ref lol.. boxing needs guys like this.. imo…

[@Jordan741Mc]

That entrance was paaaaaainful to watch. Especially with the hype behind the walk out 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MusicEnthusiast2011]

It wasn’t painful at all you melt

[@Jordan741Mc]

@@MusicEnthusiast2011 it was.

[@alishabanks5697]

​@@Jordan741Mc agreed, it was terrible.

[@wesleypresley1000]

What language was this? Saze waze ayes lays,I wonder way?

[@KJJ8518]

@@MusicEnthusiast2011it was shite at best!

[@Tatiana-ki1td]

Разница в времени начала боя между sky sports и NBC 5:30 5:51 6:23 7:40 8:23 8:42 9:32 10:05 10:56 11:39 12:48 14:05 15:15 17:25 18:01 19:45 22:40

[@martynsharman1735]

Was there last night with my dad, we both said in a few years we’ll be saying ‘I can’t believe we saw him’. Gonna be massive, braggadocios, talent to back it up, and movement on another level. Absolute show stealer! 💥🥊

[@carlitor4173]

He aint gonna be able to behave like that once he's fighting live opponents, he has bivol an bertbiev in his division, imagine doing that nonsense infront of them 2😂 its game over

[@carlitor4173]

Even in front of buatsi, or smith he would be utterly destroyed

[@martynsharman1735]

@carlitor4173 It'll be entertaining to watch either way, so no complaints. I think generally every fighter is either completely slated or too highly rated, hes good and young, and can't wait to see him against the other domestic lot 👍

[@WavyGLO]

Bruh has the best swag in the boxing world

[@TSGMe]

Can’t deny this guys talent

[@ismailh-dw4dh]

The showboating will be impressive when he actually fights someone that isn’t a 40+ year old taxi driver…he has got potential but he needs to fight some actual decent fighters because these sort of fights are just ridiculous… Also the ref warned him for using the back of the glove to hit his opponent- which I agree with

[@lordjordan555]

Wasn’t the back of the glove

[@Jay_SGE]

So called Boxing experts all of a sudden don’t get the nuances of the sport. He’s an Olympic medalist, he’s got to build a brand. You’re allowed to showboat and fight guys who are journey men as you build up as the sport is completely different as a pro. If people fought the way you wanted we’d have no long lasting champions.

[@Skrappy-rs5fw]

@@Jay_SGEI can’t even argue with your point, even Floyd had his journeymen he fought but the question is when do you accept a challenging fight

[@shan5445]

You would agree 😂

[@mrp9023]

​@Skrappy-rs5fw he's had 6 fights...he's got a lingerie way to go yet before he even reaches European let alone world level. One step at a time

[@Luinho]

Whittaker has undeniable talent and skill, star in the making.

[@randtech2136]

18:41 was coooooold

[@charliecamb]

Love him or hate him, He’s becoming ‘must see’ viewing. I hope he’s very active and the competition level improves.

[@honotron]

6:23 once he meets a puncher he'll end up going viral "when showboating goes wrong"

[@drinkwater9891]

fantastic reflexes, fantastic finish

[@alcidebava1854]

in my opinion one of the greatest. It's a pleasure to watch him fight

[@Rob-wh5is]

Boxing yes is an entertainment sport. I remember Mohammed Ali dancing around the ring talking to his opponents during the fight and nothing was ever said by the referee's. I actually enjoy this style of fighting because he back's up everything with stopping his opponents. Let's be honest they don't complain about all the fun and games inside the ring only the officials

[@VMBSSS]

Really enjoyed watching this unknown dude box, very impressive, very slippery than and eel.

[@songplasma642]

Cara, isso é arte, parabens aos dois pugilistas!!! Eu amo boxe, apesar de ainda ser leigo, mas amo ❤️

[@AaronMaycock]

23:13 why does he looks like the young John Cena Tho !!!! 😂😂 oh wait.. I’m trippin.. I don’t see nobody but the ppl in the background

[@micgreenson7308]

I seen this on a short , i didn't think it was real its actually unbelievable wow what a talent

[@terrystephens8603]

There has to come a point where you fight top class fighters and you dont get away with anything at top level

[@ibbxy_huss4683]

Naseem did u donut

[@davidpetitetoopageofficiel3088]

@@ibbxy_huss4683how did i worked out for him you the donut

[@societyisscaredofmasculine8546]

Many fighters showboat at the top level

[@kingj7606]

@@ibbxy_huss4683Lol Naseem ended up getting his butt whipped, and Whittaker is nothing like him.

[@mdc123-v2v]

​@ibbxy_huss4683 Naseem got smashed by the first proper elite fighter he faced lad. He then quit the sport.

[@gsijoe560]

His showboating isn't a big deal, that's just how he expresses himself. Prince Naseem was like that. Some boxers need to showboat to stay switched on, or they could just be expressing a surge of energy when they do something slick.

[@nep2uk]

That Whitebeard pirate tattoo on his back tho.

[@JuanGutierrez-bp5ly]

Quien aun en pleno 2024 recuerda esta pelea

[@chriswoodward9731]

I love this guy, Whittaker is so entertaining to watch, he is Very skilled.. He's like a boxing version of The Harlem Globetrotters

[@eror6701]

Why is an olympic medalist fighting a 41 year old super middleweight journey man?

[@mjjj-bk5ti]

Build up fights pal

[@redearthpaul178]

Because that how boxing works. Get to 10-0 fighting cans, get 11-20 fighting prospects who didn't make it, 20+ fight contenders and ex champs

[@in4mus85]

​@@redearthpaul178unless your name is Lomachenko

[@redearthpaul178]

@@in4mus85 yeah, but he's 17-3 now, so clearly not the path to take for career longevity

[@GerardConnors-i3j]

I’d fight anyone for the kind of money there getting

[@prophetofthesingularity]

For those who have not seen one of the real old school guys with this kind of style look up Nicolino Locche. He would win fights by dodging and touching his opponents face with jabs to score points. He wanted to do as little work as possible and he did not exercise, he used cigarettes to keep his weight down and would even smoke sometimes between rounds which was fine in his era.

[@michaelthompson6885]

Ben Whittaker has obviously studied Emanuel Augustas.

[@hafizibrahim1108]

Just what I was thinking

[@shayde3428]

don't all boxer (majority) study their opponents

[@mrnicewatch8877]

Funny enough he does the basics so well which allows the rests, young fighters can actually learn a lot.

[@GIBBO4182]

When he actually throws punches, instead of wasting time and energy dancing, he’s pretty impressive

[@Nonegiven14582]

against?

[@Stx2023]

He’s good because of the dancing.

[@Baracus-]

He’s entertaining

[@kal-px7qd]

Mate you don’t understand this method of boxing it’s his style and it’s natural to him like Naseem you can’t learn this it’s in your system like dancing for some people, boxers like this who it’s natural to and are NOT just acting will usually do quite well especially if they have the power with it

[@GIBBO4182]

@@kal-px7qd he turned his back on his opponent mate, that’s not style, it’s stupid

[@freddiefreeman4119]

I want to see him do it against top level. I don’t mind it, he’s really fired his opponent up actually.

[@marklong6701]

I see a bit of naz in his style like to see how he does at a higher level

[@DreDaDubDon]

Looking like Emanuel Augustus Jr. Drunken master in training

[@alishabanks5697]

🏆🏆🏆 Whittaker always wins the shittest walk out...but this one was something else.

[@kevinrobertbrown2351]

Good luck to Ben Whittaker, as the opposition gets tougher as he steps up, we.ll see what his talent really is all about.

[@DeeJohnson-m9v]

He’s 8-0 now so it’s going pretty well so far

[@kaiofelipe1117]

O cara tem a senha, ele tem o molho. Elevou o boxe para outro patamar.

[@samjopa4315]

People will watch whittaker just on the hope he gets knocked out, so he's doing a good job in that sense of marketing himself. Be interesting to see how he gets on at European level and above

[@baggbbeats396]

whats the ref doing at 7:49

[@lewistaylor1965]

He's going to be a headliner at some point...fighting the top guys...when a point deduction will be important...but I still think he'll go all the way...As a big boxing fan he gets my attention...and I have my fingers crossed for him

[@giddyoso7424]

This dude must’ve been insane at dodgeball in school

[@thewatchman6074]

Sorry, but that kind of disrespectful showboating just gets my back up. There's no need for it. He will find this out when he meets his own Marco Antonio Barrara one day.

[@HaglerGGGtripleC]

Thank you

[@wyterabitt2149]

Unlike Naseem, he won't have already destroyed himself long before he meets that person.

[@vkystarff]

18:49 🕺🏻🥊

[@Amiri_presa]

The ref annoys me more then i thought possible! You lot let these pro boxers hug (clinch) but the showboating isn't accepted allow it makes it so much more fun

[@BQUOTED]

Khalid looks good for 41

[@JamesM2667]

Dude honestly I love Ben Whittaker he’s entertaining and sure he showboats a lot but he actually has the skill and reflexes to back it up which makes it even more entertaining the way he just dodged those 3 hooks was kinda insane the way he registered they were coming that quickly and acted accordingly

[@AthleteAsylum524]

Reminds me of another Josh Kelly. Thinks hes untouchable until someone lands one straight on his chin. Then they lose all confidence and they crumble. Its all ego with fighters like that. Look at Naz, when he got stopped, it ruined him. These ego fighters aint meant for this game, there too mentally weak.

[@UmmerFarooq-wx4yo]

You are dreaming

[@monoperative]

To be fair, he boxes a lot more than Kelly does.

[@wyterabitt2149]

Naz was ruined already, he had already destroyed himself long before. Bad diet, never sparring, not turning up to training, nights out, years of neglect and getting worse and worse. He lost because he was ruined, he wasn't ruined because he lost.

[@UmmerFarooq-wx4yo]

@@wyterabitt2149 that and listening to free coach backstabber Stewart

[@UmmerFarooq-wx4yo]

@@UK.TVEXTRA hardly

[@ukdondappa]

The tap on The head 😂😂😂. I hated it when eubank jr did it, for some reason I don’t mind Whitaker

[@Hologhoul]

I was dying laughing! When did Junior do it, I need to see that?

[@g-man4297]

Been watching boxing 40 odd years And while I agree this kid as something special, that showboating will get him KO'd when he gets up to the top level, it's OK when your opponent is a journeyman with an upside down record, but most if not all show boaters get found out and are never the same after, no hate here just my honest opinion.

[@drinkwater9891]

anyone can get ko'd, he doesnt showboat for no reason, its his style with his quick relfexes he getsi n the zone

[@g-man4297]

@@drinkwater9891 As I said I'm not hating on the guy he as amazing talent, and yes anyone can get ko'd, and when they do because of show boating their never usually the same after, think Prince Nazeem.

[@drinkwater9891]

@@g-man4297 prince nazeem was never ko'd lol

[@muziwokuthulasinukela3061]

The surgeon is bringing the entertainment back to the boxing world.He move like a butterfly 🦋,and sting like Bee 🐝 so much talent.

[@Hydrii313]

Ref glazing at 10:30 is crazy

[@soesidpdp1900]

Dia menikmati gayanya dan dasarnya memang mumpuni. Jika ada yg tdk suka mungkin krn membeci atau iri.

[@VivekCan]

Watching Whittaker is like a eating a delicious 3 course meal with a starter, main and knockout

[@Infebuary4519]

Its not disrespecting your opponents. Its to protect yourself at all times.

[@OllieGrigg]

Walking out like he’s about to fight Canelo but in reality he’s fighting on a boxxer show…

[@Boxing_Baig]

Its his 6th fight ...hes only been pro less than 2 years ... hes building up his brand & having fun doing it

[@RaphaelHameed]

#1) There is no such rule that says you can't turn around in a circle... #2) Ben Whittaker's fight commentaries is like a 3 year old trying to explain calculus... #3) Roy Jones, Floyd Mayweather or even Michael 'Venom' Page should be guest commentating in Whittaker's bouts, because they understand Elusive styles of fighting.Ali & Ray Leonard did it...

[@WebOnion]

You can't expose your back since your opponent can't hit you there.

[@TheYungPrince]

First few seconds when he landed those combos it was going to be a cake walk😂

[@Villain-1945]

18:26 I hear the referee say "respect"😂

[@JIANYM36]

REFEREE basically is killing boxing. SHOWBOATing to a certain poitn is an art

[@LarrySlazenger7]

Should’ve been disqualified for the ring walk alone…….

[@iamtheworm1327]

You know what they say, haters gonna talk about you more then the ones that love you.... you are a hater😂😂

[@LarrySlazenger7]

@@iamtheworm1327 well observed…..

[@Midlander77.]

I think Whittaker is the most refreshing and exciting prospect we got,and that's saying something with all the great looking prospects we got coming through.I grew up in the Nas and benn eubank era, great times,but even better to come,wait till the yanks get a load of him and others.British boxing iswell on the up. Fantastic nights to come.👍😂🌎🥊🇬🇧

[@Dundarley]

As a massive boxing fan I couldn’t agree with you more👍

[@anthonymanzalji]

This the guy you fight in your dreams when your arms are tucked in.

[@Trollface46s]

18:39 the best part

[@Cherry-p9h1k]

Bro's an absolute menace 😂

[@jcoolverine3483]

This is obvious he mastered the observation haki.

[@rusha.x]

Clean or not, Whittakers drunken fighting style is unique and satisfying asf to watch

[@mrg21659]

Pernell thats the Whittaker to emulate 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@simmytech-rs5241]

Ben has next level skills, he's confidents is awesome.

[@jimreaper1337]

I'm loving this kid, he's possibly my newest fav fighter, definitely one to watch, very entertaining and one to watch for the future!! Haters are always gonna hate, let them take a Lemsip and get over it, just do your thing Ben 👍

[@Cashews100]

The confidence is beyond belief

[@chrismartin7328]

Love this guy might have to go watch a live fight

[@Youaintakilla]

He is 26 so I hope he goes to the states soon. Don't waste time fighting small halls in the UK.

[@ketchupbffmayo3320]

Good luck to him. His barrera will come mind.

[@treyakasprings]

Keep dreaming

[@michaelchurchman2330]

10:20

[@NoelSouza-u3f]

Este lutador Whittaker é o melhor dentro da sua categoria. O cara é um show!!

[@MMAHAPPYHOUR]

Entertaining style I’ll be here for the journey 🙌

[@MrLackLanda]

Absolutely love Whittiker, he has made boxing entertaining again. One of Britain's best 🥊🥊 🇬🇧

[@Zemriel1]

Why's the ref hating on ben for man?

[@granvilleherron5398]

Love this guy fighting style

[@thesamuelnam]

Coach: stop mucking around. Take him out this round. TKO.

[@amvz_d_6708]

This guy is absolutely amazing. I think of the 3rd Rocky movie too whenever i see him fight. Yea, he's kinda disrespectful, but we love him.

[@leanoni6377]

That fourth round was nuts