With less than two weeks until his upcoming bout, Ben Whittaker remains without an opponent for his anticipated clash. Scheduled to feature on the undercard of the Frazer Clarke vs. Fabio Wardley fight on March 31. The light-heavyweight prospect finds himself in a predicament. Struggling to find a suitable challenger willing to face him.
“Your guess is as good as mine, I have no clue,” Whittaker expressed when questioned about his next opponent. “It’s been hard to find opponents so far in my career. But I’m just remaining focused, regardless of who they put in front of me the work remains the same.”
TWO WEEKS TO GO 💥
🥊 Fabio Wardley (17-0) vs Frazer Clarke (8-0)
👑 British & Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles
🥊 Florian Marku (13-0-1) vs Chris Kongo (14-2)
🥊 Alen Babic (11-1) vs Steve Robinson (6-2)
🥊 Viddal Riley (10-0) vs Mikael Lawal (17-1)
🥊 Ben Whittaker (6-0)… pic.twitter.com/4iVSeNK0HT
— IFL TV (@IFLTV) March 17, 2024
Unmatched Skill and Flamboyant Showboating
Ben Whittaker’s rise to prominence in the boxing world has been nothing short of remarkable. The 26-year-old, who secured a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has not only dominated his opponents in the ring but has also captured the attention of fans worldwide with his flamboyant showboating.
Ben Whittaker, le nouveau Prince Naseem 🥊💥 pic.twitter.com/tHlGqe03Ez
— Le Sparring (@LeSparring) March 16, 2024
During his first six professional fights, Whittaker’s unique style and exceptional skill have left audiences in awe. In his most recent bout against French journeyman Khalid Graidia. Whittaker’s showmanship was on full display as he danced, dropped his hands, and ultimately overwhelmed his opponent with a relentless barrage of punches.
“Especially after that last fight, people are asking for more money now,” Whittaker revealed. “I get it, it’s all part of the game and the business. All I can do is just keep working hard.”
The Business of Boxing
In the cutthroat world of professional boxing, every decision comes down to business. With Whittaker’s growing reputation and viral fame. Potential opponents are now demanding higher paydays to step into the ring with him. Understandably, few fighters wish to risk being turned into a highlight reel by Whittaker unless there is a significant financial incentive.
“It’s weird, I wasn’t expecting it as a pro but I’m used to it because of the amateurs,” Whittaker reflected on the uncertainty surrounding his opponents. “Even at the Olympics, you don’t know who you are fighting until the day of the fight sometimes so it’s held me in good stead. But I’m getting all different types of styles in for sparring so no matter who they put in front of me the outcome remains the same.”
Looking Ahead
As Whittaker continues to prepare for his upcoming fight, the search for a suitable opponent intensifies. Despite the challenges he faces outside the ring, his focus remains unwavering. With determination and perseverance, Whittaker is poised to overcome any obstacle that stands in his way. Solidifying his status as one of boxing’s most exciting prospects.
In the fast-paced world of professional boxing, the road to success is never easy. But for Ben Whittaker, the journey is just beginning, and the best is yet to come.
