Wobbled by Romero and by Brunson, Whittaker still found a way to win the fights, and that’s what makes him a champion. But Gastelum believes he has the power to not just dent Whittaker’s chin, but crack it.
Whittaker isn’t buying such logic from the challenger, but he does know he’s in for a fight, one he knew a long time ago that would ultimately happen.
“I had a gut feeling I was gonna fight him as soon as I saw him,” he said. “I don’t know why that was, but I always thought we were gonna have to fight.
“I think he’s a great fighter,” Whittaker continues. “I think he’s hungry, he’s strong, he’s young and I’m gonna have to bring my A game to put it over him.”
Don’t get Whittaker wrong, though. He respects his foe and he’s ready for a fight, but it’s a fight he expects to win, and if Gastelum isn’t at his best, it might be a quick win for “The Reaper.”
“It’s gonna be very explosive,” said Whittaker. “He (Gastelum) needs to be all-in for this fight. Otherwise he’s not gonna make it through the night.”
