Whittaker Claims Showboating is Key to Achieving Total Domination

Ben Whittaker's flashy showboating is set to remain an integral part of his boxing style, despite his recent string of quick knockout victories. Whittaker, an Olympic silver medalist, initially gained fame for his over-the-top antics in the ring, but has since demonstrated his ability to finish fights rapidly. Since his disputed draw with Liam Cameron, Whittaker has won three consecutive fights in two rounds or less, including a second-round victory over Cameron in their rematch and first-round knockouts of Benjamin Gavazi and Braian Suarez. However, his swift wins have left little time for showboating. "If the opportunity arises to take them out, I'll take it," Whittaker stated. "I've been working on sitting on my shots, punching through the target, and causing hurt." Whittaker views his showboating as a unique aspect of his style, one that he intends to utilize as a tool in his approach. He believes that his distinct skillset can propel him to the top of the sport. "It's my own style, but I developed a lot of it during my amateur days, watching fighters like Julio Cesar La Cruz, who could win rounds without throwing punches, simply by dominating and making their opponents miss," Whittaker explained. "That's the beauty of boxing - being able to win a round with just a couple of jabs and making your opponent miss, that's when you have complete control." Whittaker admires this style and recognizes that it can be challenging for opponents to face. "Many people see it as disrespectful, but it's just a different art form, like knocking people out - it's another way of doing things," he said. Whittaker aims to use his showboating as a means of showcasing his unique style and creating a distinctive look. "Great fighters like Willie Pep, George Benton, and Pernell Whitaker all had their own styles, and I've developed my own way of doing things," he added. Following his victory over Suarez, Whittaker is expected to fight in the US this summer before returning to the UK, with a potential matchup against a domestic rival like Joshua Buatsi or Anthony Yarde later in the year. "Domestic clashes are what fans want to see, so something like that in England would be ideal," Whittaker said. "As a fan, I used to watch fights like Groves vs. Froch, and they were the ones that got you out of your seat. If I could replicate something like that, it would be great, but we'll see."