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Twitter Reacts To Bizarre Over-the-Ropes Tumble As Ben Whittaker Fight With Liam Cameron Declared A Draw 5q692p

James Lloyd Sports Editor

Published12 Oct 2024

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Ben Whittaker was left in a wheelchair after a bizarre finish to his fight with Liam Cameron at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.

The Sheffield man was walking Cameron into the ropes near the end of the fifth round when both fighters plunged over the top rope, WWE Royal Rumble-style, with Cameron landing on Whittaker.

Whittaker immediately indicated that his leg was injured and said he could not continue.

The referee ruled the injury accidental and sent the fight to the scorecards. The judges tallied the scores at 58-57 apiece and 58-58, resulting in a split draw.

The bizarre finish overshadowed what had been a competitive bout between the two fighters. Whittaker, a 2020 Olympic medallist, had been gaining steam in recent years, while Cameron was making a comeback after a period of personal struggles.

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Unsurprisingly, social media was flooded with reactions to the strange incident. Fans were left in disbelief as they watched the two fighters tumble over the ropes. Many took to Twitter to share their thoughts and memes.

The incident will undoubtedly be ed as one of the most bizarre moments in recent boxing history. While the draw may have been disappointing for both fighters, the over-the-rope tumble will be a major talking point.

Looool i have never seen anything like this.. seems like Whittaker wants a way out #BeterbievBivol #riyadhseason pic.twitter.com/lwlIMuArZs

— Abbas Says 🥊 (@boxingwithabbas) October 12, 2024

‼️Whittaker uses dirty moves to get to cards‼️

Ben Whittaker sensing he had no more power, hurt to the body, and with Liam landing heavy shots.

He lifted up and tossed himself and Liam over the ropes.

Technical DRAW. Liam was headed to victory pic.twitter.com/iB8tyH5DeU

— D H (@diegomayra) October 12, 2024

For anyone that missed the Whittaker fight… here’s the highlights. #BeterbievBivol pic.twitter.com/azI1dhP4k3

— aLeX (@M4Nt2) October 12, 2024

Whittaker when he’s about to get whipped pic.twitter.com/xjzg5xwOqn

— Alan Smit (@smgiboty) October 12, 2024

Ben Whittaker soon as he went over the rope pic.twitter.com/oxXmKurH8k

— Thomas Lewis (@TomLewis_91) October 12, 2024