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Ben Whittaker-Braian Suarez: What next for both men after Briton's Liverpool blowout?
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Ben Whittaker made it two wins from two under the Matchroom banner last weekend as he scored a one-round knockout over Braian Suarez.
'The Surgeon' made good on his pre-bout promise by following up November's win over Benjamin Gavazi with another rapid-fire finish.
Victory kicks off what Whittaker hopes to be a busy 2026, with Eddie Hearn teasing plans for the star's next outing beyond the United States.
For his opponent however, who failed to make the most of his major opportunity in a chastening result, there will be much left to consider.
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So what will come next for both Whittaker and Suarez after this? DAZN News outlines the likely options that face each fighter and what they may do.
Ben Whittaker
Plans for 'The Surgeon' look to be a foregone conclusion after promoter Hearn revealed he would make the trip across the Atlantic Ocean next.
Whittaker is due to make his US debut on the Xander Zayas-Jaron Ennis undercard at Brooklyn's Barclays Center in New York City on June 27.
No opponent has been ironed out for the star yet, but the West Bromwich native has already outlined hopes to fight at least four times this year.
Speculation of a November homecoming in the West Midlands against Anthony Yarde would represent a new level of foe for the Olympian though.
Braian Suarez
Matters will be more complex for the Argentine, who was effectively dismissed as the latest stepping stone for his opponent in rather brutal fashion.
Having struggled away from home in his recent bouts, it seems likely Suarez will return to his native soil in pursuit of another result and rebuild.
Quite who that is remains to be seen - but it seems unlikely he will be entertaining further bouts with other major British stars any time soon as well.
Having vowed to earn himself a Matchroom contract in Liverpool, Suarez's performance sent him packing with a whimper and leaves an uncertain future.
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