Liam Cameron disclosed that he was compensated handsomely to adjust the terms of his highly anticipated rematch against Ben Whittaker, reducing the fight from 12 to 10 rounds.
Speaking at a Friday news conference, the light-heavyweight described the payout as an “absolute fortune,” a deal brokered after a contractual error by Whittaker’s promoters, Boxxer.
Initially, Cameron had agreed to a 12-round contest in Birmingham, but Boxxer sought to align the rematch’s duration with their first bout, which was also set for 10 rounds.
With the rematch at risk, Cameron accepted the undisclosed financial offer to seal the new terms.
Reflecting on the situation, Cameron hinted at a missed opportunity for Whittaker, saying, “If I were Ben, I’d say I’m fighting 12 and get that psychological edge. He could have called my bluff. I could have wanted to fight 10 all this time.”
Their first encounter last October ended under bizarre circumstances when both fighters tumbled over the ropes, leaving Whittaker unable to continue due to an injury.
The split-decision draw was announced after Whittaker had already exited the arena in a wheelchair.
