Robert Whittaker is mulling the potential for transferring into boxing as soon as his time within the UFC is over.
Whittaker is a former UFC middleweight champion, and whereas many would argue he’s now not in his prime, “The Grim Reaper” continues to be a tricky struggle for a lot of the 185-pound fighters. Nonetheless, the 35-year-old Whittaker is nearer to the top of his skilled MMA profession than ever earlier than.
Despite the fact that Whittaker is finished placing on his MMA gloves, his martial arts profession is probably not over. Throughout an episode of his “MMArcade Podcast,” Whittaker mused at one level a couple of potential transfer to “candy science” (through MMAJunkie ).
“Yeah, I am undoubtedly ,” Whitaker stated. “It is undoubtedly fascinating, particularly not having to really undergo the boxing circuit like lots of fighters have performed. If I can go straight to those fights…fighters from the UFC coming into boxing and having these sorts of matches, you already know what I imply.”
“I feel I could make some cash there. I feel it retains me wholesome. I feel that is undoubtedly a facet of the game that I get pleasure from. I’ve at all times liked hitting. It will be nice to maneuver into that space. It will be a pleasant, refreshing change.”
Former UFC champions Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley shared the ring in final Friday’s undercard boxing match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Silva, 50, received by TKO within the second spherical. Silva’s performances contained in the boxing ring have been an inspiration to Whittaker, and a few might marvel if he’ll ultimately convert himself.
Whittaker is at the moment ranked No. 9 within the UFC middleweight rankings. He has not competed since dropping a cut up choice to Reinier de Ridder in July. His subsequent struggle is but to be determined, however BJPenn.com will hold you up to date.
