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Highlights: Ben Whittaker knocks out Braian Suarez in first round
TL;DR
Ben Whittaker knocked out Braian Suarez in the first round during their Light Heavyweight fight in Liverpool on April 18, 2026. The fight was a replacement main event after Callum Smith vs. David Morrell was scrapped.
Key points
- Ben Whittaker knocked out Braian Suarez in the first round
- Fight took place on April 18, 2026, in Liverpool
- Whittaker's record improved to 11-0-1 with 8 KOs
- Fight replaced the scrapped Callum Smith vs. David Morrell match
- Molly McCann also won her fight on the same card
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Ben Whittaker celebrates after knocking down Braian Nahuel Suarez to win the Light Heavyweight fight between Ben Whittaker and Braian Nahuel Suarez at M&S Bank Arena on April 18, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Ben Whittaker did what he hoped to do today in Liverpool, knocking out Braian Suarez in the first round of a bumped-up main event from Matchroom Boxing.
Replacing the highly-anticipated and scrapped fight between Callum Smith and David Morrell, Whittaker (11-0-1, 8 KO) made it a short night in the main event, scoring a right hand knockout that the Suarez corner complained was a shot behind the head, and it was arguably that it was, but it wasn’t on purpose or anything.
Elsewhere on the card, Molly McCann improved to 4-0 with another decision win, and both Joe McGrail and Leo Atang picked up victories to remain unbeaten, as well.
Full highlights from the show below.
Whittaker vs Suarez
- Time: 2:24 of Round 1
- Bad Left Hook unofficial score: N/A
- Records: Whittaker 11-0-1 (8 KO); Suarez 21-5 (20 KO)
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Q&A
What was the result of the Ben Whittaker vs. Braian Suarez fight?
Ben Whittaker won the fight by knocking out Braian Suarez in the first round.
When did Ben Whittaker knock out Braian Suarez?
Ben Whittaker knocked out Braian Suarez on April 18, 2026.
Why was the Whittaker vs. Suarez fight significant?
The fight was significant as it replaced the originally scheduled bout between Callum Smith and David Morrell, making it a highly anticipated main event.
