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Radio 5 Live,02 Oct 2026,30 mins
Is Ben Whittaker Boxing’s Next Superstar?
5 Live Boxing with Steve BunceAvailable for over a year
Is Ben Whittaker destined to become the face of boxing? The Olympic silver medallist faces Conor Wallace in Birmingham this weekend and sits down with Buncey ahead of the fight. His trainer Andy Lee also joins the pod and is in no doubt Whittaker can reach the very top, even becoming undisputed. Plus, promoter Eddie Hearn explains why he shares Lee’s belief that Ben could become one of the biggest stars in the sport.
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