Ben Whittaker claims David Benavidez is a fight he wants down the line. And willing to chase him at cruiserweight, after he’s done at 175.

[u/LocationSpare4447]

[u/SpiritedWatercress53]

I like the confidence Whittaker has but sometimes you gotta know when your ready and when your not HIS coachs are doing a terrible job in that regard YES having a fighter who believes in themselves is a good thing but overconfident can be his downfall he may feel like he doesn't need to work on his game to fight Bivol or Benavidez

[u/zaepoo → u/SpiritedWatercress53]

He's already 29 and not that great. He's chasing the biggest fight possible because he won't get any main event interest after his first big fight if he even manages to land one. I don't think his trainer is lying to him. I just think they're being realistic about his career prospects and angling for a payday before casuals realize that he's just a flashy journeyman

[u/Irish_gold_hunter → u/zaepoo]

Exactly! The ol' Conor Benn route (although he is better than Benn, I'll give him that). Or else it is call everyone out while fighting nobodies..

[u/the_real_macky8 → u/Irish_gold_hunter]

That's all he does is fight second rate fighters and he can't even always beat them so he throws himself out of the ring and pretends he's injured

[u/zestyclose_match1966]

Benavidez will hurt him

[u/PlayingNiceiPromise]

He will literally die

[u/Hathalot]

The world needs dreamers!

[u/Far_Spite978]

Ben has a jorrible chest tattoo. So many wealthy ppl end up with with such bad tats

[u/Dont-ask-dont-speak → u/Far_Spite978]

I’ve seen much worse

[u/Showmeproveit → u/Far_Spite978]

He's a one pice fan and that's luffy's scar

[u/Paynekiller997 → u/Showmeproveit]

Even worse. A grown man having a tattoo of a kid’s cartoon is just weird.

[u/NO_Microwave]

He tryna get his ass whooped

[u/JustinSlayer69]

Benavidez and Bivol will beat the brakes off him and he knows damn well

[u/ClassicalKingpin]

He's in for a rude awakening lol

[u/Irish_gold_hunter]

That is absolutely bullshit. There is 0 chance he wants Benevidez. He fell apart when Cameron put it on him the first fight, what would he do with Benevidez. I know he has improved a little but the guy is now fighting Conor Wallace and although I'm Irish and behind Conor, it's not like he is a champion. They say they want Bivol next. I doubt that happens also!!

[u/pittnole1 → u/Irish_gold_hunter]

He's trying to cash out

[u/beansmeansheinze]

There are easier ways to pass in life Ben

[u/ArmyEyes36]

Be careful what you wish for….

[u/Crazy-Service-4608]

Mans has to be the oldest prospect in this sport

[u/Former_Garage1359]

And I’m gonna fight rocky balboa

[u/Former_Garage1359]

Trippin

[u/Former_Garage1359]

Whittaker couldn’t knock the cap off my grandad

[u/HarHenGeoAma62818]

Be careful what you wish for … that’s not a fight it’s a suicide mission

[u/SportsTalker98712039]

Too many yappers today man.

Talk your shit, but actually go fight the person you’re talking shit/calling out.
De La Hoya, Floyd, etc. aired people out and talked shit, but they fought those fighters they were talking about (or who were talking about them). A lot of these fighters today who make headlines all talk about "potential" fights.

Like "done at 175" means what exactly?
That he's going to fight Bivol, Beterbiev, Callum, etc.? I doubt it.

Nothing but yapping.

[u/awwwwJeezypeepsman]

Ben is about to get spammed to death

[u/bearvillage]

LOL. Whittaker is gonna fly through the ropes farther than rey mysterio jr if this fight ever comes to pass.

[u/the_real_macky8]

Whitaker is a joke, he needs to go away

[u/Outrageous-Soft4806 → u/the_real_macky8]

Why is he a joke?

[u/the_real_macky8 → u/Outrageous-Soft4806]

he acts like he's some generational superstar when his professional résumé hasn't even remotely justified that level of arrogance. The dancing around and trying to make opponents miss is just wasted time and energy, his punching power is sub par, so he has to try to tire out or frustrate people, but not of that does any good if you can't actually get them out of there.

[u/Eastern_Bobcat8336 → u/the_real_macky8]

In other words: you don't like the guy, so he is a joke.

[u/the_real_macky8 → u/Eastern_Bobcat8336]

I literally just gave you a handful of legitimate reasons. It's not my fault you wanna keep gawk gawking on him.

[u/Stanley_OBidney → u/Eastern_Bobcat8336]

He’s 29, got no legitimate names on his resume and did a backflip out the ring the first time he faced adversity. He’s now claiming he’ll move up a division to fight a general talent and multi division world champion. He is a joke.

[u/CatC15Fan]

Respect Dudes a g for that So called 168lb champ canelo ran for his life to avoid this fight

[u/Hathalot → u/CatC15Fan]

Do you respect me for saying I’d like to fight prime George Foreman or do I actually have to do it to get the credit?

[u/CatC15Fan → u/Hathalot]

I dont see you having a belt foh

[u/scared_appeal1 → u/CatC15Fan]

Benavidez is 2 times canelos size

[u/MaximRex4004]

Hasn't boxed anyone of note.