Robert Whittaker has publicly denied rumors that he is scheduled to fight Magomed Ankalaev. Despite the denial, Whittaker stated that he does not yet know the identity of his next opponent. The potential matchup had generated interest among fans, though details about when or where it was supposedly planned remain unclear. Whittaker's statement leaves his immediate fighting future uncertain as he awaits official confirmation of his next bout. The Australian middleweight has not provided a timeline for when his opponent will be announced.
