Ben Whittaker hails American debut: 'Brooklyn, that's how you do it'

Ben Whittaker has praised his performance after winning his American debut in Brooklyn. The heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight posted the comment following his latest outing across the Atlantic.

“Brooklyn, that's how you do it man”

— Ben Whittaker, via BBC Sport

What Ben Whittaker said

Whittaker took his record to the United States for the first time as a professional, fighting in New York. The British heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight has been building his profile in the division with a series of wins since turning over. His Brooklyn appearance marked a significant step in expanding his reach beyond UK rings.

What it moves

The performance gives Whittaker momentum as he looks to secure bigger domestic and international fights at heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light-heavyweight. His willingness to travel suggests he is open to opportunities on both sides of the pond as he chases meaningful titles in the division.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Ben Whittaker fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.