Ben Whittaker will fight Braian Suarez on April 18, 2026, in Liverpool, England, after Callum Smith's injury canceled the original main event. Fans can find live coverage and streaming details for the match.
Top light heavyweight prospect Ben Whittaker will return to the ring on Saturday, April 18, 2026, to face Braian Suarez in a main event from Liverpool, England.
The show was intended to have an intriguing Callum Smith vs David Morrell Jr main event, with two top men at 175 lbs facing one another, but an injury to Smith scrapped that fight for the time being. Whittaker, who is hoped to become a major star, steps into the main event slot instead.
Weāll have live coverage and results on Saturday, so make sure you come back to Bad Left Hook and join us for that, and hereās how you can watch.
You can stream the action live on DAZN starting from 2:00 pm ET, with prelims airing on DAZN at Noon ET.
Whittaker vs Suarez will be held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.
Main Event
Main Card Undercard
Prelims
The fight between Ben Whittaker and Braian Suarez is scheduled to start on April 18, 2026, but the exact time has not been specified.
The fight can be streamed live, with details available on various sports streaming platforms and coverage sites.
The original main event was canceled due to an injury sustained by Callum Smith.
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