Ben Whitaker battles Benjamin Gavazi for the WBC Silver Championship    

Britain’s Ben Whittaker will face Germany’s Benjamin Gavazi on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Birmingham, in what will be his first fight under the Matchroom Boxing banner after signing a long-term promotional deal.

Whittaker, an Olympic silver medalist, enters as one of the most promising prospects at 175 pounds, boasting a record of 9-0-1 (6 KOs).

Gavazi, at 19-1, is far from a tune-up opponent: his only defeat came in his professional debut, and he recently captured the WBC International light-heavyweight title.

The belt at stake will be the WBC Silver light-heavyweight championship — adding an extra layer of significance to the clash.

For Whittaker, this bout marks a key test in his rapid ascent, while Gavazi will aim to establish himself as a legitimate contender in the higher tiers of the division.