Whittaker aims to debut in the US in 2026, reveals Eddie Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted that Ben Whittaker could make his debut in the United States early next year. Whittaker will face for the first time under Matchroom promotion on November 29 against the German Benjamin Gavazi in Birmingham, after signing with the promoter. The 28-year-old light heavyweight is considered a rising star in the sport and Hearn suggested the possibility of crossing the Atlantic next year at a pre-fight press conference on Friday. The global mission also [for Whittaker], a little contact with water perhaps in the United States in early 2026.

We know that Great Britain is going to be [Whittaker]’s main base, but that ability to fight internationally [is great].

Eddie Hearn

Whittaker stated that the prospect of fighting all over the world was a key reason for his switch to Matchroom.

That’s what excites me. At DAZN I have the opportunity to fight all over the world.

Ben Whittaker

I have fans all over the world. I’ve been screaming for that opportunity and here we are.

Ben Whittaker

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Despite having only 10 fights in his career, the Olympic silver medalist is a big draw with a large following on social media. In a display of Whittaker’s creative personality, his signature video for Matchroom was a parody of the “Show me the Money” scene from the movie “Jerry Maguire”.

We are looking to the future… Guys like Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank Sr., Amir Khan. Those names that are synonymous with British boxing and the man to my right [Whittaker] I think is the one to do it.

Eddie Hearn

A great self-promoter, a man who understands the marketing side of the sport. But also, what is more important to me, an elite boxer.