Ben Whittaker fight cancelled with boxer in wheelchair after being flung out of ring

Ben Whittaker was involved in a bizarre incident in the fifth round of his fight against Liam Cameron in Saudi Arabia. The young Brit, who has gained a reputation for his flamboyant antics, left the ring in a wheelchair after both fighters dramatically tumbled over the ropes.

Whittaker was the favourite heading into the fight, which took place in Saudi Arabia ahead of the highly-anticipated showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. However, a strange incident in the fifth round saw the bout stopped in unusual fashion.

The two fighters looked set to come together in a clinch but ended up flying over the top rope and crashing onto the edge of the canvas outside the ring. Cameron was able to climb to his feet but Whittaker stayed down and was clearly in some discomfort.

The 27-year-old needed treatment for an apparent ankle injury and remained on his back for several minutes. He was eventually helped back to his corner, with the referee calling a stop to the fight after a period of deliberation.

It went to the judges' scorecards, rather than being declared a no contest, and the result was given as a technical split draw. Cameron was left furious by the outcome and waved his arms around in frustration, clearly feeling that he should have won the fight.

Whittaker, meanwhile, was escorted out of the arena in a wheelchair with his left ankle outstretched. He won the first round but was involved in an even fight for the remaining four rounds, with Cameron more than holding his own against the former Olympic medallist.

There was none of the usual showboating from Whittaker, who struggled to impose himself for much of the contest. He did well to establish control in the opening round but the tide began to turn in the second as Cameron started to find some success.

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