Ben Whittaker beats Richard Rivera by TKO in round 2 on 28 June 2026
Ben Whittaker stopped Richard Rivera by second-round TKO on the Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis undercard, claiming his first knockout win as a professional. The heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight contest saw Whittaker improve to 13-0-1 while Rivera dropped to 64-8-1, unable to weather the Briton's pressure over two frames.
How it ended
Whittaker forced the stoppage in round two, though the exact sequence remains unspecified in official reports. The referee waved off the contest before the bell, handing Rivera his eighth career defeat. It marked Whittaker's first finish inside the distance after 13 outings that had all previously gone to the scorecards or ended in a draw.
Updated records
- Ben Whittaker — 13-0-1 (1 KO)
- Richard Rivera — 64-8-1
What's next
Whittaker now stands 13-0-1 with one knockout, a modest stoppage ratio that may grow as he steps up in class at heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight. Rivera, 64-8-1, faces questions about his durability against elite-level opposition after absorbing his second loss in recent memory. Both men will reassess their positions in a congested division where activity often dictates opportunity more than a single result.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Ben Whittaker vs Richard Rivera?
Ben Whittaker defeated Richard Rivera by TKO in round 2 at Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis.
How did Ben Whittaker vs Richard Rivera end?
The fight ended by TKO in round 2.
What's Ben Whittaker's record now?
Ben Whittaker now stands at 13-0-1 (1 KO).
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