Robert Whittaker has publicly denied rumours linking him to a potential bout with Magomed Ankalaev. The Australian middleweight contender stated that while he has been offered a fight, he does not yet know the identity of his opponent. Speculation had been circulating that Whittaker might face the light heavyweight contender Ankalaev in a cross-divisional matchup. Whittaker's comments suggest that negotiations are ongoing but no opponent has been finalized. The denial has left fans uncertain about whether the intriguing Ankalaev matchup will materialize or if Whittaker will face a different opponent in his next outing.
