Meet light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker, who woke up to millions of hits on his Instagram after uploading a video of one of his knockouts.
'The Surgeon', as he is known, posted two videos in the days after his devastating disposal of Graidia, showcasing lightning-quick reactions and his showboating antics, which included dancing around the ring during exchanges.
The 26-year-old remains adamant that the showboating is simply a way in which he is able to express himself. He made his professional debut in Bournemouth in July 2022 and has now fought and won seven professional fights.Following his viral moment, Whittaker found that a new audience had begun to follow him. It came as a surprise, having fought for most of his professional career in the UK.
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