Ben Whittaker is quickly making a name for himself in the light heavyweight division, proving he’s one of the top talents around. With 8 wins on the trot, ‘The Surgeon’ is yet to face a defeat in his professional career. Since turning professional in 2022, Whittaker has constantly showcased his talent at the highest level and has impressed everyone.

Coming off an impressive win over, Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka, the 27-year-old, is now ready to face Liam Cameron on the 12th of October in Riyadh on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol PPV. A win here would push him closer to the glory and maybe soon enough he can challenge the winner of the main event in Riyadh. As Whittaker prepares to take the next step in his journey, let’s take a look at the life of the British boxer.

All we know about Ben Whittaker’s ethnicity and nationality

Born in Darlaston, Whittaker is a British boxer and has represented England at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games. While being a proud British boxer, Whittaker also takes pride in his mixed ethnicity. His father, Tony Whittaker, is Jamaican, while his mother, Karen Whittaker, is English and Austrian.

The West Bromwich resident has actively spoken about his rich heritage and has cited it as a source of inspiration. He has actively taken part in Black History Month and has openly spoken about the differences he had to face because of his color and ethnicity. But rather than getting demotivated from it, he remembers what his father used to say to him. “Just keep walking, just do your thing, when you spar you show them who you are,” stated Eubank while reciting his father’s words.

In the past, Whittaker used to get disheartened by this behavior and the things he has faced. But he uses all that frustration as fuel for his fire, hoping to inspire the next generation to overcome petty hate by proving themselves in the ring. He wants to be the ultimate example of hard work and talent, and his parents sure played a huge role in shaping him into the fighter he is today.

Meet Ben Whittaker’s parents and brother

Since his early days, Whittaker’s family played a huge part in his life and his career. His father, who has worked in the tunnel at Wolves on match days for many years was the one who directed him towards boxing so that he could focus his hyperactive energy on something useful. The 8-0 boxer started boxing after his father’s advice and has not looked back since. “Even when I was about seven, he wouldn’t let me throw punches and used only do footwork training. You can see that influence all over my style,” stated Whittaker, explaining why he has such nimble feet, even with a massive frame of 6’3.

He also has an older brother, Jamie Whittaker, who served as a Royal Marine and is now Surgeons’ strength and conditioning coach. As an elder brother, he has always motivated the 27-year-old to work harder and maintain a remarkable work ethic. While talking about his brother, Whittaker stated, “My brother likes to see pain. He knows where I want to get and pushes me to get it,” stating the fact that he couldn’t have done it without him.

Now that Ben Whittaker is ready to take the next step in his boxing career in Riyadh, his family’s efforts over the years are visible. What do you think about Whittaker’s chances as the future champion? And how important has his family been in his journey? Let us know your thoughts down below.