Highlights: Ben Whittaker knocks out Braian Suarez in first round
Watch Ben Whittaker’s latest early knockout win over Braian Suarez, plus Molly McCann and more
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. 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) Suarez enters the ring 😤 #WhittakerSuarez | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ pic.
twitter. com/gOf3XxfmrZ — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 18, 2026 The surgeon enters the ring 🔥 #WhittakerSuarez | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ pic. twitter.
com/Sr7plBfhYB — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 18, 2026 Ben feeling it early 🔥 #WhittakerSuarez | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ pic. twitter. com/GeQRcqGc2Z — DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 18, 2026 THE SURGEON ENDS THE NIGHT WITH A KO 😤 #WhittakerSuarez | Live NOW on DAZN ▪️ pic.