Overview
- Whittaker said on Submission Radio that he is "locking in for June" and expects his next bout to be at 205 pounds.
- He maintains he can still make 185 but believes the weight cut hinders his camp performance and overall output.
- During his layoff he trained at a heavier weight and plans to add some muscle for 205 without bulking excessively.
- No opponent or official booking has been announced, with outlets only speculating about potential top-10 light heavyweight matchups.
- The former middleweight champion, 35, chose the move after a first-round submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev and a split-decision defeat to Reinier de Ridder, framing it as a late-career test to avoid regrets.