Ben Whittaker Boxing Preview: Top DAZN Betting Tips and Predictions
The Liverpool card will continue despite a late change to the top billing. Callum Smith withdrew injured from his scheduled fight with David Morrell, so Ben Whittaker now headlines a DAZN-televised show.
Main event switch and event details
The announcement was posted on 17/04/25. The reshuffle moves Whittaker into the main event slot against Argentine puncher Brian Suarez.
The fight will air on DAZN. Promoters and broadcasters confirmed the updated fight order ahead of the weekend.
Ben Whittaker: form and background
Whittaker won an Olympic silver medal in 2021. He turned professional the following year and began with eight straight victories.
Critics labelled his early style flashy rather than effective. He suffered a controversial technical draw with Liam Cameron in late 2024.
A switch to coach Andy Lee followed. Since then he has stopped Cameron in a rematch and halted Benjamin Gavazi inside a round in November.
Whittaker, known as ‘The Surgeon’, is from West Bromwich. He recently signed with Matchroom Boxing and has 3.7 million Instagram followers.
Brian Suarez: record and risks
Suarez comes from Argentina and boasts 21 wins with 20 knockouts. He also has four defeats on his record.
Most losses occurred when he moved up in class. He was stopped by Albert Ramirez in the first round in 2022.
He suffered a second-round defeat to Sharabutdin Ataev in 2024. He was also outpointed by Vasily Voytsekhovsky last year.
Suarez went ten rounds with Lyndon Arthur in Bolton about two and a half years ago. He has yet to win when fighting outside Argentina.
Betting tips and predictions
This Boxing Preview offers DAZN betting tips and predictions for the headline fight. Markets show Whittaker as a heavy favourite, while Suarez appears a long shot.
Odds available listed Whittaker at roughly 1/14. Suarez was priced near 12/1 to win on the road.
Suggested markets favour an early finish. Stoppage odds for Whittaker were about 1/4, while a first-half victory was around 7/10.
For slightly better value, Betfred offered 8/5 on Whittaker winning inside three rounds. The profile of both fighters supports that outcome.
Whittaker’s speed, jab and movement present a clear stylistic advantage. Suarez typically presses forward, leaving openings on the inside.
Given those factors, the prediction is for Whittaker to secure an early stoppage in this ten-round contest.
Undercard notes
Local favourite ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann (3-0) appears in chief support. She faces Ashleigh Johnson, who is 3-3.
McCann has switched from MMA and this will be her fourth professional boxing appearance. The expectation is a points win rather than a stoppage.
Another name on the card, Marshall, returns to boxing. Bookmakers offered about 4/1 for her to win by stoppage.
Recommended approach
- Consider Whittaker for an early stoppage in line with DAZN betting tips and predictions.
- Look at the inside-three-round market for improved value.
- Treat McCann as a likely decision winner on the undercard.
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