Promoter Eddie Hearn, along with trainer Andy Lee and Whittaker himself, aim to hold between three and four fights in 2026, in order to consolidate his career and projection. Whittaker, known for his showmanship, confidence, and skill, acknowledged that he is a “marmite” figure, that is, one that generates divided opinions, but promised to stay true to himself in his pursuit of titles. “When you walk in with shorts and boots like these, you have to back it up and that’s what I did,” Whittaker said. “But at the end of the day I did what I was supposed to do.” “In sports you need something different… For me, I’ve always been different. Even in school, probably that’s why I got kicked out.” “But I’ve always been told to stand out. That’s what my mother told me; to be a shining star, and that’s why I’m trying to be one in boxing.” “But it’s also authentic. A lot of people fake it. At the end of the day, it’s just me and I know when to turn it on and when to turn it off, and that’s it.”I really don’t think anyone can move like me, they don’t have my speed or my intelligence at 175 pounds. Everyone can hit… But I have something different. But at the end of the day, it’s my eleventh fight, and it’s all about the process.
Ben Whittaker
