Emotional Ben Whittaker reveals the huge sacrifices he made for boxing

Emotional Ben Whittaker reveals the huge sacrifices he made for boxing | Interview

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Emotional Ben Whittaker reveals the huge sacrifices he made for boxing | Interview
A raw and honest Ben Whittaker sat down with Mail Sport Boxing's Charlotte Daly to discuss everything from his start in ballet to the brutal emotional toll and sacrifices boxing requires and how it's all made him strong and better.
0:00 How did Ben Whittaker get into boxing?
2:25 Ben Whittaker ballet dancer?!
3:15 How does Ben’s mum react to him fighting?
4:25 Dealing with ADHD and how boxing helped
8:25 Ben reveals the unbelievable emotional toll and sacrifice boxing requires
11:50 Reacting to the flair around Ben’s ring walks
14:50 Any boxing superstitions?
15:40 ‘It’s a tactic!’ Ben reacts to ‘showboating’ criticism
17:10 Who inspired Ben to be a showman?
19:25 Where do the next 12 months take Ben Whittaker?
#interview #benwhittaker #boxing #mailsport

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@DLooneyBBLs Ай бұрын

As a brit I don’t know why we always have to be so critical about fighters who have a personality and a different style I’m happy the American fan appreciate him more then we do he deserves it he is special

@kamoboi Ай бұрын

Because brits are reserved and all that bs while Americans are the showboaters. Personally I think its good that he's showing his character its different and it's entertaining

@369dabbler Ай бұрын

Hope he gets humbled

@kamoboi Ай бұрын

I think he's very humble he's just a showman. I could be wrong, let's see

@wicked25 Ай бұрын

why @@369dabbler

@AaronP-sy7xr Ай бұрын

There’s nothing wrong with his style, he is just unique, different and actually has excellent fundamentals and boxing ability. To hell with this reserve style of boxing. If these ignorant narrow minded Brits can not stand your show boating then that’s their problem. If you look at the great Naseem Hamed he was a fine example of being a unique, flamboyant boxer that achieved great things in the sport. Do your thing Whittaker and ignore the haters 👍🏾.

@5_h_a_n_e Ай бұрын

I like how the interviewer didn't make it weird instead she comforted him differently not letting him be more emotional...love that very!! Professional

@sholaebofin6090 Ай бұрын

She was absolutely brilliant the way she handled it

@WARNER671 Ай бұрын

She was so professional. Others just want to exploit

@ninjasrose1653 Ай бұрын

Do it for ya Grandma bruva, she'd be so proud of you. Good to see the real side of you tbh. Goes to show that all the people behind the scenes who said you're a good lad seem to be right.

@thomaskendell8146 Ай бұрын

He's a good lad because he cried? Everyone has an nan and it's upsetting doesn't make he less of a prick..

@ninjasrose1653 Ай бұрын

@@thomaskendell8146 You’ve completely missed the point.

@DutchWeazel Ай бұрын

@@ninjasrose1653 Cosign 💯

@ppvplug3940 Ай бұрын

⁠@@thomaskendell8146everyone has a nan but you do f*ck all about your life, don’t compare yourself to Ben Whitaker 😂😂😂

@bizzle1723 Ай бұрын

@@thomaskendell8146 that little girl dies in your picture and youd still be a bellend?

@dmitrychirkov4206 Ай бұрын

Things that make me smile: one piece showmen boxers genuine, humble people

@yesdraka Ай бұрын

She is a wonderful interviewer. So empathetic and sweet

@indigochild2.098 Ай бұрын

at the end of the day this guy gives me faith in humanity! so many wrecked mindsets in this day and age, but this guy has a good head on his shoulders, hes a real man, all young fighters should be inspired by this guy!

@the-68quadfather45 Ай бұрын

Takes a real man to show emotion what a absolute legend

@lordbuckethead2022 Ай бұрын

i never followed a boxer before, im 39 and I think Ben Whittaker is amazing

@qezzmilli9512 Ай бұрын

You right he is so amazing & am even feeling like to be a boxer, but am 26 and am from Africa, how do you think bout that?🤔

@AF-BOXING_FITNESS Ай бұрын

@@qezzmilli9512personally I’d get a good coach mate or try go to a gym Good luck

@tonytony6945 Ай бұрын

You would love Emmanuel Agusta. That's where his style came from

@ahmadadeyemi8069 Ай бұрын

I’m 39 as well and I would say that this guy is legit.

@bobbyclark7423 Ай бұрын

What an interview what a guy so humble hope he goes all the way

@royobanen1507 29 күн бұрын

❤ hearts out to you brother real men cry 😢 😭 RIP 🙏 TO YOUR GRANMA BEN WHITTAKER.

@abbiebrown2733 Ай бұрын

Ben Whittaker is an inspiration to all the young fighters . Good luck ❤️

@HedgeWalker Ай бұрын

In what way exactly?

@qezzmilli9512 Ай бұрын

@@HedgeWalkerAnyway way

@delazin. Ай бұрын

@@HedgeWalkerde todas maneiras 😂😂❤❤❤

@brucelang1201 Ай бұрын

Definitely he must maintain the clean image he's great.

@dwjobseeker Ай бұрын

I like his skills, work ethic.

@MarcSpelmann Ай бұрын

Respect Ben, people don't see the hustle and sacrifices.. Your grandmother would be immensely proud of you.. Keep shinning and you have a bonafide fan in me and so many others..

@Jeineh Ай бұрын

THE FUTURE🇬🇧❤️

@JasonSheikh Ай бұрын

Big up Ben Whittaker… the man brings his own unique entertaining style! He’s doing wonders future of the LHW division. 🇬🇧🥊

@qezzmilli9512 Ай бұрын

Sure!! Am even feeling like to be a boxer bcuz of him

@no-sparringholloway Ай бұрын

Maybe for people who aren't boxers, the way he fights might irritate them but everytime I watch him fighting, he's always having fun, the way he's able to express himself is refreshing to watch. I do understand since I always feel like dancing when I'm on great performance. This sport is draining your mental, might as well having fun while going mad.

@gasca2033 Ай бұрын

what is u on about "this sport is draining ur mental"

@PartyCrasher04 Ай бұрын

@@gasca2033boxing is mentally draining u try going and fighting lol

@gasca2033 Ай бұрын

@@PartyCrasher04 I am already a boxer 7 months nd still going, it’s not “mentally draining” it’s fun it’s a passion. Don’t talk if you don’t box

@PartyCrasher04 Ай бұрын

@@gasca2033 I agree that it’s fun and I do box, this shit is my therapy man. But acting like boxing isn’t stressful sometimes, particularly before a fight is crazy, if you aren’t nervous before a fight you are either fucked in the head or a psychopath most people will agree. Getting in the ring is a different story, you’re supposed to be calm in there and do your best to stay calm but there’s still places where panic can seep in. It’s a good stress reliever but it is not a walk in the park, which is part of why it’s so fun if you ask me, so simple in idea but the skill ceiling is ridiculously high.

@gasca2033 Ай бұрын

@@PartyCrasher04 idk man I’m just too determined to be stressful cuz I really love boxing so I’m just doing my thing, it just pushes me to keep going forward it’s opposite of “mentally draining” for me. It encourages me to keep pushing

@arnobezuidenhout7999 Ай бұрын

Can see by heart he is a very humble man, MAY JESUS CONTINUE TO BLESS HIM!❤

@kelvinmaseko2509 Ай бұрын

Ben my man we got your back. You are our hero now.

@abbiebrown2733 Ай бұрын

I wish Ben Whittaker all the best ❤❤

@rodneyfrancois7357 Ай бұрын

SIR BEN WHITIKER BIG RESPECT TO YOU BROTHER , MY MUM RECENTLY PASSED AWAY AND I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND A MOTHER LOVE IS UNDYING . I LIKE TO SEE YOU HAVE LOVE FOR YOUR MUM BIG RESPECT BROTHER .

@socco90 Ай бұрын

Rip ❤

@Agenthoneydew33 Ай бұрын

I like ben Whittaker hes a genuine dude

@antcharn1986 Ай бұрын

Get behind this man he is a talent. 🇬🇧

@PeterPan-fu4xz Ай бұрын

Decent guy 👌🏾

@user-el7xs6zv8j Ай бұрын

It’s when said “you missed your grandmas funeral” that hit heart straight but he tried to played it off

@sholaebofin6090 Ай бұрын

Wish him all the success in the world

@amberabracadabra Ай бұрын

Such a sweet person who’s hardworking. You can see the drive he has in the way that he fights. Super talented and I hope he achieves everything he hopes to accomplish in life!

@grenli6443 Ай бұрын

Cracking interview. Good to see a different side to him from the showboating, wish him all the success.

@aydonmeredith3173 Ай бұрын

Ben will be a world champion within 2 years

@darrenhems2291 Ай бұрын

Hes good but i doubt that..look at the names in the division.

@abraham7140 Ай бұрын

@@darrenhems2291i think Beterbiev will finish cleaning the division by beating Bivol and then retires undisputed, then belts get dispersed

@liamrees1106 Ай бұрын

He won’t the division is to stacked

@Bakar-Boxing Ай бұрын

Against Bivol or BeterBiev ?!!!!!!

@Xover112 Ай бұрын

@@abraham7140 Beterbiev is 39 years old, have respect, lol. Yes he is good fighter but i dont understand all those who aim to fight people 10-15years older than them just too gain "easy titles"

@ianlindsay8577 Ай бұрын

What a cracking lad hope he goes all the way

@AugustRoadsMusic Ай бұрын

The future of boxing win or lose

@sk_hoal Ай бұрын

Ben, nothing but love for you

@majesticcamels4198 Ай бұрын

Great interview. This channel deserves much more recognition.

@BartRunning Ай бұрын

This dude is fucking epic and a future legend. I even appreciate him more now seeing him emotionally honest. This is exactly what we need to see right now. Keep it up Ben. Don’t lose yourself in negativity and social media my man. Keep doing you.

@BurleySubsea Ай бұрын

love him even more now... takes courage in so many different ways... cannot wait to see your next fight

@dacoaching9862 Ай бұрын

You got us Americans who enjoy watching you fight. If it wasn’t for his showmanship I would have never watched him fight. Now when I see he is fighting I watch 🥊🔥

@freddiefreeman4119 Ай бұрын

I love Bens style and character, just stay true to yourself

@alexanderhughes4728 Ай бұрын

Extremely talented boxer the best boring Britain has to offer for the future, anyone who talks rubbish about his style or showboating has no idea how it feels to be really good at something you are an NPC.

@Boxing-Basement Ай бұрын

Good fighter, could be great, seems like a good guy 🥊

@peterscarfe9933 Ай бұрын

Sure your grandmother will be very proud of you and how well you carry yourself top character great fighter all the best Ben

@user-uz3ek8ow6z 26 күн бұрын

Ben whittaker neden ağlıyor

@danny7694 2 күн бұрын

@@user-uz3ek8ow6z he missed his grandma's funeral because he was training for the olympics..

@HarbourGuides Ай бұрын

Great interview and so nice to see his emotions for his grandmother. He's going right to the top. A very special talent.👏

@user-uz3ek8ow6z 26 күн бұрын

Ben Whittaker neden ağlıyor

@bigs2323 Ай бұрын

Lovely conversation with 2 human beings. She was amazing

@blacklight3596 Ай бұрын

Jah know I came here a fan of the boxing skills and left as a fan of a very inspirational young man. Bless de yute heart. 🇯🇲 will be watching his journey keenly

@hollywooda111 Ай бұрын

What a top man. That takes a lot of guts to do.

@James-dc7jz Ай бұрын

Ben whittaker is the new British boxing legend . We all love him .

@oViTaLZzHD Ай бұрын

What a great interviewer - give her a raise

@jordanbamidele7981 Ай бұрын

Actually very humble guy

@treyakasprings Ай бұрын

Lovely kid & an incredibly talented boxer. Going all the way PPV star. ♥️ of 🥇

@chrisparker881 11 күн бұрын

From the first time I saw this warrior.... I knew I found the next Great of All time we will be watching for these next 20 years 💯🔥🥊🥊👑... I predict he will remain undefeated 🏆

@user-zz5wk8dr3w Ай бұрын

Fan now of this boy,what a great lad

@1ChxnceLxnce Ай бұрын

We with you brother 🇬🇧 ✊🏽

@denvahcoleman4259 Ай бұрын

I love Ben Whittaker even more after watching him show raw emotion during an interview!

@MarsOatom-oy8ze Ай бұрын

World 🌎 champion 🏆 Ben 👊 🇬🇧

@datboidvon Ай бұрын

This is a real guy man. 💪🏽

@Duce-cr9mk Күн бұрын

Prayers going out to Whitaker and his family salute and a bow 💯

@kelvingriffith3801 Ай бұрын

Now that was great support given by the interviewer! Emotional!

@tyronetalyor2645 Ай бұрын

Bless him !! 🙏 RIP GRAN

@Cjohnsonmuisc Ай бұрын

Loving his impact. Stoked to see more Ben!!

@user-dc7xr4rg3p Ай бұрын

What an absolute lovely young man

@markjones5843 Ай бұрын

You can see the difference that boxing does for young people. Nice young man

@aljackk Ай бұрын

Super wholesome ❤️💯 keep pushing bro, your grandmother would be proud for sure

@royleonardallthingswood9882 Ай бұрын

Ben is great for Boxing and a very humble guy. Hope he goes all the way 🙏. Regards Roy Leonard 😀

@williamodd Ай бұрын

Love from Brooklyn NY bother! You’re a champ man!👊🏽

@reez421 Ай бұрын

Nice to see the raw emotion not being cut out looking forward to seeing Mr.Whitaker representing and banging out with that style.

@danny7694 2 күн бұрын

WE GOT YOU BRO. YOU ARE GOING TO MAKE HISTORY!

@garlandbridges9504 28 күн бұрын

Damn! I just thought about my grandma and cried. 🥺🥺🥺🥺

@user-uz3ek8ow6z 26 күн бұрын

Ben neden ağlıyor

@renatocamo Ай бұрын

Ben Whittaker is a genius, I am a fan.

@danarul64 Ай бұрын

Love you man. I'm a big fan of you. Great entertainer in the serious game😎

@bentejallow5272 Ай бұрын

an amazing fighter and person soon to be champion

@KaderMohamedmoctar 18 күн бұрын

Pure talent and respectful personality

@brassmanjeh4335 Ай бұрын

He's just a down to earth man. Wish you all the best in the Future Brada ! GO GET EM ALL !

@natashabass215 29 күн бұрын

My grandma just passed too I felt that

@princebanda Ай бұрын

Ben is amazing.. He's making the sport interesting.

@mpr8356 Ай бұрын

Rooting for you Ben, all the way from Houston Tx. May God continue to bless you and your carreer👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

@Edh-1595 Ай бұрын

What an amazing guy, truly an inspiration for me and so humble for all the fame he has ❤

@ojasimon1187 Ай бұрын

Big fan nothing better than a showman that can back it up....rip to his nanny I bet she's looking down very proud..respect

@Dragonborn_Thuum Ай бұрын

Amazing boxer keep going get that win tonight!

@adih4052 Ай бұрын

Real life ❤

@redzzder7951 Ай бұрын

My favorite up and coming fighter atm and not just for the flashy kos the man is pure class

@JourneyOfSounds954 29 күн бұрын

wow great solid interview. Ben whittaker is a Genuine guy !! Great skills also ! Stay strong brother!!

@andrewmargan5677 Ай бұрын

Great interview. Impressed with Ben.

@kgdotcom27 Ай бұрын

I watched an it showed the side people forget his human i feel the same about my nan an applauded when he cried real man can show emotions an be strong 👊🏾

@Imaionclarke Ай бұрын

Let’s go Ben Whitaker!!!!!

@Peter_uee Ай бұрын

Great boxer and role model

@adriansmith1410 Ай бұрын

Good luck lad you deffo going places and it's going to be pleasure watching you on your journey 💪🐸✌️

@chino3230 Ай бұрын

This guy is the real deal ! First fight i see. Of him became a fan !! Very humble guy and can real put the hands !!

@HH-zx2lq Ай бұрын

Well done Ben. Continue to do your thing.

@MrADub Ай бұрын

Great Interview

@curtisdaramola5207 11 күн бұрын

This guy is unbelievable i like his fighting styles he has a unique skills. I'm going to support you in my prayers for great futures in your boxing career. Can you imagine how his dogging those punches coming from his opponent. Very entertaining that nobody has ever shown in boxing history. May the Lord bless you and keep you Ben.

@medfitconsultant Ай бұрын

Great interview. Responded well to questions. An emotional boxer for real. Great future. 👍

@lorddougal07 7 күн бұрын

Incredible talented boxer! Ben has the potential to be one of the very best.

@AJ-lu4jg Ай бұрын

Great interviewer

@damefame8921 Ай бұрын

I absolutely respect his honesty. Some fighters pretend they never had doubts or mental setbacks

@counterfeitclone Ай бұрын

Can't wait to see how he progresses through the ranks. Hard to say after just 6 fights but Im hoping he'll go far

@KolussuslifeKB Ай бұрын

I like this brother, I am entertained everytime he boxes. I love his showboating and his personality he brings to boxing which sometimes gets a bit boring. Nice to get to know a bit more about him as a person.