A statement posted to the Matchroom Boxing website confirmed Whittaker’s signing, stating, “Eddie Hearn is delighted to announce today the huge statement signing of one of the sport’s biggest stars as Ben Whittaker joins Matchroom Boxing on a long-term deal.
“The Team GB 2020 Tokyo Games hero has officially put pen to paper with the sport’s leading global promotion –fighting exclusively on the global home of Boxing, DAZN.”
The undefeated Andy Lee-trained star, who has a record of nine wins, no defeats, one draw, with six knockouts to his name, will get an official unveiling on Friday, October 17 in London as the Toyko 2020 Olympic silver medalist enters the next chapter in his boxing career.
But, to build the anticipation ahead of that first official Matchroom Boxing press conference, the Matchroom team shared a superb promo video as Hearn and Whittaker teamed up to act out their version of the famous “Show me the money!” scene from legendary sports movie Jerry Maguire.
📞 This is how the final negotiations went down 🤝🤑@BenGWhittaker | @EddieHearn | @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/J2ZqgOGfn1
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 6, 2025
“Ben Whittaker and Matchroom Boxing? It sounds very good – it’s got a nice ring to it,” said Whittaker.
“Of course, I came very close to signing before. But I’m here now, and that’s the main thing.
“I think things happen for a reason. I’m at the right stage in my career now to pick the right platform and go for the right fights. So this move just made sense.”
The 28-year-old still has his fighting prime ahead of him, and in his 10 pro fights to date, he captured the IBF international light heavyweight title. The lone draw on his record came after he fell through the ropes during his bout with Liam Cameron on the Beterbiev-Bivol card in October 2024. His fall caused an injury that left him unable to continue, but he returned for the rematch six months later and stopped Cameron in two rounds to underscore his talent.
“I’ve only had 10 fights so far – and there have been a few ups and downs in those. But I’m lucky that the experience I have so far will take me far in my career,” he said.
“From the amateurs to Olympic medals to professional wins, I’m ready for the next step and I truly feel like this is a fresh start. I can’t wait to embark on this new chapter. I have a great team behind me, with Andy Lee in my corner, and I am really excited to make my debut with Matchroom Boxing.
“I first met Eddie as an amateur when I was training in Sheffield and AJ was there in the gym. We always knew this time would come and I’m very happy that this moment has finally arrived to work together.
“I’m grateful to Eddie and Frank Smith. All my family have known this is where I always wanted to be. It had to be the right time, but we’re here now, I know all the team here – they are very professional – and I honestly can’t wait to get started.
“I remember being shown around [at Matchroom HQ] during Covid at Fight Camp and Eddie said then he wanted to make me a star and make me a champion. It didn’t quite pan out then but we’re here now, with a better haircut than I had back then, and as a better version of me.
“The plan now remains as what it was back then. Of course, my popularity has grown and my profile has got bigger. But I think with Eddie [Hearn] and Matchroom Boxing, I will become even more of a household name and one day become a world champion.
“I’m ranked well with both the IBF and WBC, so that was another reason why I wanted to come on board with Matchroom because I believe they will help navigate my path towards winning those belts at the right time. And that’s what I’m here for.”
Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn hailed the signing of Whittaker as one of his most exciting ever.
“He is phenomenal. This is the greatest signing to make in Boxing today,” he enthused.
“Ben Whittaker is a generational talent, and we are ready to take his career to a whole new level.
“This long-term deal will propel Ben to global superstardom, solidifying his reputation as a household name and steering him towards future World Titles. He will be number one. He has the world at his feet and I am beyond excited to finally be promoting this great, young man.”
Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith also waxed lyrical about the company’s newest talent acquisition as he called the signing of Whittaker as a “game changer”.
“This is a truly satisfying signing for Matchroom Boxing. It’s a game changer and I couldn’t be happier,” he explained.
“I have no doubt that Ben will become a world champion. And we will do everything in our powers to promote him in the way he deserves – and the way the UK deserves too. He is a future legend of British boxing.”
