Highlights: Ben Whittaker knocks out Braian Suarez in first round

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Ben Whittaker celebrates after knocking down Braian Nahuel Suarez to win the Light Heavyweight fight between Ben Whittaker and Braian Nahuel Suarez at M&S Bank Arena on April 18, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ben Whittaker did what he hoped to do today in Liverpool, knocking out Braian Suarez in the first round of a bumped-up main event from Matchroom Boxing.

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Replacing the highly-anticipated and scrapped fight between Callum Smith and David Morrell, Whittaker (11-0-1, 8 KO) made it a short night in the main event, scoring a right hand knockout that the Suarez corner complained was a shot behind the head, and it was arguably that it was, but it wasn’t on purpose or anything.

Elsewhere on the card, Molly McCann improved to 4-0 with another decision win, and both Joe McGrail and Leo Atang picked up victories to remain unbeaten, as well.

Full highlights from the show below.

Whittaker vs Suarez

  • Time: 2:24 of Round 1
  • Bad Left Hook unofficial score: N/A
  • Records: Whittaker 11-0-1 (8 KO); Suarez 21-5 (20 KO)

Molly McCann def. Ashleigh Johnson on points

  • Result: 78-74 for McCann (referee’s card)
  • Bad Left Hook unofficial score: 78-74 for McCann
  • Records: McCann 4-0 (1 KO); Johnson 3-4 (0 KO)

Joe McGrail def. Aaron Hayden by knockout

  • Time: 2:22 of Round 5
  • Bad Left Hook unofficial score: 40-36 McGrail at time of stoppage
  • Records: McGrail 13-0 (6 KO); Hayden 10-1 (2 KO)

Leo Atang def. Viktar Chvarkou on points

  • Score: 59-54 for Atang (referee’s card)
  • Bad Left Hook unofficial score: 59-54
  • Records: Atang 6-0 (5 KO); Chvarkou 6-33 (3 KO)

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