The Briton is now 11-0-1 as a professional.
Ben Whittaker stepped up to face Braian Nahuel Suarez tonight at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena.
The British star found himself at the top of the card after Callum Smith pulled out of his world title showdown with David Morrell.
‘The Surgeon’ wasted no time in blowing away Suarez, landing a devastating overhand right to bring the contest to a swift end inside a round.
What happened in Ben Whittaker vs Braian Nahuel Suarez?
Ben Whittaker was on the front foot from the opening bell, immediately seizing control with a sharp, spiteful jab and crisp, clinical combinations.
From the outset, he dictated the pace and made the difference in class clear as he picked his shots with real confidence.
Never one to shy away from entertaining the crowd, Whittaker also had fans on their feet with his trademark showboating after slipping a shot.
But when the moment came, he switched into business mode.
‘The Surgeon’ stayed composed before unleashing a thunderous shot that sent his opponent crashing to the canvas and sealed a ruthless finish.
It was another emphatic display from the Olympic silver medallist, who barely had to break a sweat in a second straight first-round stoppage.
With back-to-back statement wins now in the books, calls for a step up in opposition will only intensify.
Whittaker is rapidly showing he is more than just a showman, with his power becoming a real weapon under trainer Andy Lee, adding genuine bite to the flair.
What’s next for Ben Whittaker?
Speaking post-fight, Whittaker’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed: “We know exactly what we’re doing.
“Next up, he’s going to be where he should be.
“He’s going to be where all the superstars go and like to walk in front of the bright lights.
“New York, he’s coming. Jaron Ennis against Xander Zayas, Barclays Centre, Brooklyn.
“You’re going to see the true star of British boxing, Ben Whittaker, make his American debut on June 27th, number one.
“Then we’re going to come back, and we’re going to headline back in Birmingham in a big fight.
“Whether that’s a big domestic fight or whether that’s a final eliminator for the world championship.
“And by the end of that period, I truly believe in 2027, he’ll be ready for every 175-pounder in the world.
“Honestly, trust us. We know what we’re doing. We know you love boxing. We know you love us to fly the flag and beat the very best of the best.
“We’ve finally got someone in this country who’s got all the superstar potential, but could go out and beat them all.
“Just enjoy this journey because this young man is very, very special.
“You may think he’s cocky. You may think he’s arrogant, but I’ll tell you what, he’s not.”
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