Robert Whittaker denies rumoured Magomed Ankalaev fight, opponent still unknown

Robert Whittaker has publicly refuted rumours that he will face Magomed Ankalaev in an upcoming fight. The Australian middleweight clarified that while the matchup is not happening, he still does not know the name of his actual opponent. The denial suggests that negotiations are ongoing but not yet finalized. Fans had speculated about a potential Whittaker-Ankalaev clash, which would have been a significant cross-divisional matchup.