Ben Whittaker, who goes by the moniker "The Surgeon", is a professional light heavyweight boxer born on June 6, 1997, in Darlaston, England. He stands 6'3" tall with a reach of 75.2 inches and fights with an orthodox stance.
Whittaker made his professional debut in July 2022 and has compiled a record of eight wins, 0 losses, and one draw as of April 17, 2025, which includes five knockout victories (63% KO Ratio). In his last outing, Whittaker locked horns against Liam Cameron on October 12, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the bout, both fighters got tangled up as Whittaker pulled Cameron toward the ropes, causing them to fall over. Whittaker then withdrew from the fight, and the judges declared the fight a technical draw.
Ben Whittaker's Back Tattoo
Ben Whittaker sports a huge back tattoo inspired by the Japanese anime 'One Piece'. It mirrors the emblem worn by the character Portgas D. Ace, which ties back to Edward “Whitebeard” Newgate, one of the most powerful and respected characters in the series.
On his left arm, he’s got a full anime sleeve. It includes Sasuke and Itachi from Naruto, which he says reflects his relationship with his brother. There’s also Vegito from Dragon Ball Z, representing one of his favorite arcs, and a tattoo of Ippo from Fighting Spirit, an anime about a boxer who grinds through the same challenges Whittaker faces.
FAQs on Ben Whittaker's Tattoos
A. Ben Whittaker's back tattoo is inspired by the Jolly Roger of a character named Edward Newgate, from the anime series 'One Piece'.
A. Ben Whittaker is 27 years old as of April 2025.
A. Yes, as of April 17, 2025 Ben Whittaker remains undefeated.
A. Ben Whittaker's record if 8-0-1 as of April 17, 2025.
