Ben Whittaker Talks Becoming Viral Sensation, Dream to Fight Beterbiev-Bivol Winner | The MMA Hour

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  • čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
  • Ben Whittaker discusses his viral performance and knockout in his last boxing fight, how his life has changed since the fight, his boxing style, winning the silver medal in the Olympics, where he ended up after going pro, trying to be the face of British boxing, how far he can go, his favorite fighters, how close he is to be a world champion, if he likes mixed martial arts, if he would ever compete in MMA, his new rap song, Shaquille O’Neal, Odell Beckham, and more.
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Komentáře • 96

  • @tombuckton2335
    @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci +33

    Future superstar I’ve said for years Ben Whittaker will be a world champion and get everybody talking 💯🌟

    • @dr.loomis4221
      @dr.loomis4221 Před 4 měsíci +1

      prove it

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci

      @@dr.loomis4221 you’ll see

    • @kevnormansell6005
      @kevnormansell6005 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I think he will aswell he will need get to basics for a proper opponent but hes naturally gifted....just needs to harness the skills ...but time will tell ..hes exciting...rather watch him than mouth on legs fury

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci

      @@dr.loomis4221 he’ll prove it definitely, world champ within 3 years

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 2 měsíci

      @@dr.loomis4221 I don’t need to prove anything, proof is in the progress 😉

  • @andreafeliciangeli3785
    @andreafeliciangeli3785 Před 4 měsíci +27

    WHITE BEARD IS PROUD RIGHT NOW 👀⚡️🌪️

    • @aydankhakh2191
      @aydankhakh2191 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Kigoz4Life it’s a character from the manga/anime one piece, Ben has a tattoo of the white beard symbol on his back

    • @infamouswan
      @infamouswan Před 3 měsíci

      He must be the 1st commander that left before oden joined 😂😂😂

  • @gaijinwilly
    @gaijinwilly Před 4 měsíci +11

    All his sons make him proud!

  • @thei-n-i
    @thei-n-i Před 4 měsíci +7

    My NEW FAVORITE FIGHTER

  • @tyrionstark4469
    @tyrionstark4469 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Great interview loved it nice to see whittaker getting the love and its only the beginning of his journey

  • @ZacharyCarterTV
    @ZacharyCarterTV Před 4 měsíci +2

    Very good interview. To be able to stand out from the crowd is a HUGE win.

  • @amariahava6098
    @amariahava6098 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sugar hill as his coach 👍🏾 and pernell Whitaker and James toney as inspiration 👍🏾 this man will be champ for sure

  • @jeromej5815
    @jeromej5815 Před 2 měsíci

    I can't stop searching for this Man's highlights.
    Please more! More!

  • @bitememoto1
    @bitememoto1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    We need more exciting fighters like you ,to bring even more fans to the sport.

  • @robunique8069
    @robunique8069 Před měsícem +2

    At 175 I would like to see Ben Whitaker vs. David Benavidez

  • @klsecond5755
    @klsecond5755 Před 4 měsíci +4

    bright future for the Surgeon

  • @darrinsimmons5663
    @darrinsimmons5663 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This dude is the truth 💯

  • @pattayaexcitingnewsgirlz2720
    @pattayaexcitingnewsgirlz2720 Před 4 měsíci +3

    FANTASTIC
    LIKE PRINCE NASEEM HAMED AND AUGUSTUS IN THAT FIGHT

  • @Tayyib.ali1
    @Tayyib.ali1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Good interview

  • @iretaylor9068
    @iretaylor9068 Před 2 měsíci

    Good work! I liked the inquiries!
    Blessings

  • @mauricedottore9807
    @mauricedottore9807 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Great guest

  • @rs45888
    @rs45888 Před 2 měsíci

    Love the style... impressive

  • @dotsongray
    @dotsongray Před 4 měsíci +14

    Bro reminds me of Stylebender the way he fights

    • @Sim-cl2ov
      @Sim-cl2ov Před 4 měsíci +3

      Whittaker different level

    • @OldSchoolBoxing1
      @OldSchoolBoxing1 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Expect for the fact, Ben actually exciting and doesnt run all fight.

    • @dotsongray
      @dotsongray Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@OldSchoolBoxing1 you clearly have never watched a Stylebender kickboxing fight in your entire life
      Just a pure hater

    • @dotsongray
      @dotsongray Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Sim-cl2ov different level? Then why does Ben follow Izzy and appreciate and love his style of fighting goofball?😂

    • @Sim-cl2ov
      @Sim-cl2ov Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@dotsongray mma quality is very low level, a 15 year old amateur would beat him

  • @user-mt8kt7cx9h
    @user-mt8kt7cx9h Před 4 měsíci +1

    Top chap 💯👏🥊

  • @Jman12187
    @Jman12187 Před 4 měsíci +12

    White Beards sons still carry on 🥲 the surgeon, MARCO! one of those guys you watch and ur instantly a fan, come on whittaker

  • @ronnysebola5118
    @ronnysebola5118 Před 3 měsíci +1

    My new number 1 Boxer🎉

  • @OldSchoolBoxing1
    @OldSchoolBoxing1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Next big English boxing superstar 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😎

  • @RichThomas_
    @RichThomas_ Před 3 měsíci

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @keithlawrence11
    @keithlawrence11 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I am a fan

  • @t2rks463
    @t2rks463 Před 4 měsíci

    Big ben🎉 Wolverhamptons own

  • @Jeruscel
    @Jeruscel Před 4 měsíci

    Not naming Emmanuel Augustus is crazy 🙄 but big fan tho

  • @dotagedrain7051
    @dotagedrain7051 Před 2 měsíci

    Come to America..... Mega fight

  • @jennyDanaoto
    @jennyDanaoto Před 16 dny +1

    beterbiev Is going to hurt this kid to much

  • @AR-io8fv
    @AR-io8fv Před 2 měsíci +1

    I’m moving off of Israel Adesanya as my favorite fighter to this guy now

  • @PandorusFightStick
    @PandorusFightStick Před 4 měsíci +3

    england boxing team need to get with the times, they want the traditional boxing style and it hinders future talent.

  • @pepo2235
    @pepo2235 Před 12 dny

    Became a fun

  • @AI-Hallucination
    @AI-Hallucination Před 4 měsíci +1

    The mayor of Wolverhampton

  • @marcedwards2464
    @marcedwards2464 Před 3 měsíci

    Benjamin Whitaker the 👑 king

  • @DeeTried
    @DeeTried Před 4 měsíci +4

    Crazy that Ben and Robert Whittaker are not related but they lookalike.

    • @Ilyas-Habib
      @Ilyas-Habib Před 4 měsíci +4

      They don't really look a like
      Open ya eyes

  • @Lancegrace83
    @Lancegrace83 Před 4 měsíci +2

    His just no geek off the street !
    Gotta be handy with the steal, if you know what i mean... Earn ya keep.
    Mr Helwani that you have in spad

  • @terrycrowe7238
    @terrycrowe7238 Před 4 měsíci

    UFC needs him on the roster

  • @georgesassi5679
    @georgesassi5679 Před 2 měsíci

    I think it’s too soon for you to step up to fight against Beterbiev I think he got a chance against Bivol but too early against Beterbiev it’s like when Anthony Yarde fought against Beterbiev he got crushed… take your time Young lion

  • @dasbb2762
    @dasbb2762 Před 3 měsíci

    75kg or 80kg?

  • @MainCardMinute
    @MainCardMinute Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cruz vs. Garbrandt vibes

  • @rafai54
    @rafai54 Před 4 měsíci

    Why u dont have the General here?! 🤥

  • @unclemad4367
    @unclemad4367 Před 3 měsíci

    Why’s he dodging Pampellone?

  • @s88m88h
    @s88m88h Před 2 měsíci

    He's what Emmanuel Augustus could have been if he trained better.

  • @theBMF
    @theBMF Před 4 měsíci

    Never heard of this guy before lmao

  • @damianblohm8570
    @damianblohm8570 Před 3 měsíci

    Mate juss ask prince if brits ain't getting the funky style. Don't put brit fans in a box, ain't the 1

  • @jasonbeaudry489
    @jasonbeaudry489 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Beterbiev buries this greenie

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci +9

      Why you comparing him 6 fights in to Beterviev 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @jasonbeaudry489
      @jasonbeaudry489 Před 4 měsíci

      I'm not comparing, I'm making a statement!

    • @T3akkeydhd
      @T3akkeydhd Před 4 měsíci

      @@tombuckton2335why is he mentioning beterbiev 7 fights in? He obvs must want to fight him soon because beterbiev is 38

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@T3akkeydhd he’s not mentioning Beterbiev 😂 other people are, Bens saying he must be doing something right if people are already wanting him to face that sort of level

  • @Keboomrang
    @Keboomrang Před 3 měsíci +1

    He must stay away of Beterbiev.... or Beterbiev will give him a serious lesson...

  • @zizou97
    @zizou97 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bivol or Beterbiev out of this show pony's league. Will get schooled and fully deserved.

  • @saadalikhan3031
    @saadalikhan3031 Před 4 měsíci +2

    “I’ve got my own style” while completely emulating Prince Naseem. “Only started watching him lately”. What a brat

    • @aekundayo
      @aekundayo Před 4 měsíci +2

      Most of what he did was Emmanuel Augustus not Naseem Do you homework before talking…. You realise Naseem didn’t invent showboating right? Typical couch warrior. If you don’t like him dont watch him.

    • @saadalikhan3031
      @saadalikhan3031 Před 4 měsíci

      @@aekundayo I agree but Its a mixture of both. Its just highly unlikely that a boxer kid from Britain hasnt watched Prince Naseem before, the second most wellknown boxer to come out of that country. Thats just clearly someone disliking the comparisons made.

    • @saadalikhan3031
      @saadalikhan3031 Před 4 měsíci

      @@aekundayo and the follow up statement about finally watching Naseem “because I need a good entrance” reducing Naseem to that, is just an insult and again a desperate attempt at avoiding comparisons

    • @aekundayo
      @aekundayo Před 4 měsíci

      I think that’s jumping to conclusions though. It is very possible because of his age Naseem wasn’t in his watch list. Let’s face it naseem wasn’t a conventional boxer. No one studies naseem to learn how to box. I was surprised when he said it but I don’t think he is lying. Look at the names he mentioned. They are in the generations after naseem. Which makes sense, He is very young

    • @saadalikhan3031
      @saadalikhan3031 Před 4 měsíci

      Ok This may be the first time in the history of the internet that someone agrees with the “opponent” in a debate but I rewatched the relevant parts and I have to agree with you even though it still maddens me. His demeanor is actually quite humble when he mentions Naz and he even calls him Nazeem (Its obviously either Naz Or Naseem) so you are probably right. Except this time I noticed he mentions Adrien Broner as someone he looked up to ? What the hell? Anyways. Wish him good luck and you a good Day/evening.

  • @muhammadkhaldoon781
    @muhammadkhaldoon781 Před 4 měsíci +1

    He will doing dancing during beterbiev fight and sudden he will go to sleep ..

  • @tuffneggah
    @tuffneggah Před 4 měsíci +1

    dude is mid

  • @Rya_N33
    @Rya_N33 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Why is he fighting someone who had a record of 9-13-4 when he is a silver medalist? That’s embarrassing he was being disrespectful like that.

    • @NRC613
      @NRC613 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Cause in Olympics they still amature and wear protective gear .

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci

      @@NRC613no protective gear in Olympics for men, Ben fought with no headgear

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci +3

      All pros start off at a lower level regardless of amateur careers, it’s very rare they go straight into competitive fights

    • @Daaashboy
      @Daaashboy Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@tombuckton2335very true only are cases i seen was Loma who has his title shot very early in his pro career..

    • @tombuckton2335
      @tombuckton2335 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Daaashboy ye only really the Olympic gold medalists with hundreds of amateur fights like Loma or Andy Cruz

  • @Ian-km7ks
    @Ian-km7ks Před 4 měsíci

    Prince naseem wannabe

  • @KeithFarrell1993
    @KeithFarrell1993 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Stunting and showboating on people way below your level is lame. Imagine an NBA team played a top college team and started doing tik tok dances and acting like they are badass after each time they score

    • @andreafeliciangeli3785
      @andreafeliciangeli3785 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Relax

    • @robbiewizz658
      @robbiewizz658 Před 4 měsíci +12

      Erm it’s called entertainment. Some people are showmen Muhammed Ali, Roy Jones … Nazeem Hamed , Chris Eubank, Jack Johnson were all showman. There is space for a character..

    • @BlackSuperSidebar
      @BlackSuperSidebar Před 4 měsíci +1

      Tbf he did it against world-class amateurs as well

    • @danielquaisie2420
      @danielquaisie2420 Před 4 měsíci +1

      He did it when he went to the Olympic Games, so he’s been doing his whole career not just the “bums”

    • @tempusfugit9796
      @tempusfugit9796 Před 4 měsíci +2

      The harlem globetrotters made a career out of humiliating lesser teams

  • @abdq4712
    @abdq4712 Před 4 měsíci +4

    You're absolutely clueless if you think this guy has a chance against either Bivol or Beterbiev, he's fighting absolute scrubs as he should at this stage in his career. He needs to fight at least 3 higher level local guys in the UK to even get to that level of consideration.