2 weeks Ago By Kealan Hughes
BEN WHITTAKER denied spitting at Liam Cameron's trainer after his stunning knock-out win. There were dramatic scenes in Birmingham as Whittaker put to bed any doubts by KOing Cameron in the second round. Advertisement 3 Ben Whittaker denied spitting at Liam Cameron's trainer after his win 3 Whittaker won the rematch with a devastating second round KO Credit: PA 3 Cameron and Whittaker tumbled out of the ring in their first meeting Credit: PA The pair faced off six months after their controversial draw in Saudi Arabia, which saw both fighters tumble out of the ring before Whittaker withdrew on medical grounds.
He faced criticism in the aftermath of that result and he admitted he allowed his emotions to get the better of him after beating Cameron. Whittaker, 27, lunged out of the ring and into the face of Cameron's trainer Grant Smith, who attempted to slap him. But he denies claims he spat at Smith, instead suggesting some saliva may have come out of his mouth as he roared in delight over his win.
Advertisement READ MORE IN BOXING BEN A BIT SILLY Ben Whittaker almost gets SLAPPED by Liam Cameron's trainer after win Whittaker said: "They are portraying me as a bad guy, but I work very hard, I was roaring like a lion. "If a bit of dribble came out, dribble came out." Whittaker's trainer Andy Lee supported his fighter, suggesting his emotional reaction was to be expected given the criticism he has faced .
Whittaker - who divides opinion with his showboating in the ring - was accused of QUITTING against Cameron first time round by some boxing fans. Advertisement Most read in Boxing BEN A BIT SILLY Ben Whittaker almost gets SLAPPED by Liam Cameron's trainer after win EB AND BLOWS Ref forced to leave ring after being manhandled by Tetteh after Clarke fight 'I can see it' Jake Paul in line for world title fight after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr bout ON THE TOMM-BACK Tommy Fury looks gigantic in new training pics as fans say 'looking mean' CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Lee said following Whittaker's win: "He has been through so much, just to be back in the ring tonight, he has had to suffer so many insults. "It is natural that he would be a little bit emotional.
" Referee forced to leave ring after being manhandled by Tetteh who was fuming after being stopped against Frazer Clarke.
