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Eddie Hearn Cools Talk of David Benavidez Fight for Ben Whittaker

“We’re three or four fights away from fighting David Benavidez — that’s the truth,” Eddie Hearn said, shutting down calls from Benavidez and his father for an immediate matchup with Whittaker. The WBC has ordered Whittaker-Buatsi, but Hearn says Whittaker will debut in the U.S. in early 2026 instead. With only 11 fights, Hearn insists Whittaker needs development before entering the Benavidez tier.