Ben Whittaker says he has heard Dana White may be in attendance for his fight this Saturday. The boxer confirmed he and his manager have received numerous messages from Zuffa Boxing, describing the interest as extreme. "They're all hungry," Whittaker said.
Ben Whittaker says UFC boss Dana White could be ringside for his fight this Saturday, with Zuffa Boxing interest in the British boxer running high.
Whittaker said he has heard White may attend the bout. The boxer also revealed that he and his manager have received numerous messages from Zuffa Boxing, describing the level of interest as extreme. "They're all hungry," Whittaker said.
The comments suggest Whittaker is drawing serious attention from the promotion as he heads into Saturday's card. He did not specify which Zuffa Boxing figures have been in touch, and there is no indication that a deal has been reached or that formal negotiations have begun. White's attendance, by Whittaker's own account, is something he has heard rather than something confirmed.
Whittaker's remarks also frame the fight as a showcase. With a prominent promoter potentially watching from the crowd, Saturday's performance carries added weight for a boxer who says several parties are already circling.
Why it matters
- Zuffa Boxing is still building its roster, and interest in Whittaker points to the kind of talent it may be looking to add.
- A White appearance at the event, if it happens, would underline how seriously the promotion is scouting boxing talent.
- Whittaker's next career move could hinge on how he performs and what offers follow the fight.
For now, the story rests on Whittaker's own account of the contact he and his manager have received. Whether Saturday's fight leads to a formal move to Zuffa Boxing remains to be seen.
