Whittaker outlined the specific elements that he believes resonate directly with the sports viewership in America.
"I think American fans like three things: they like pure boxing, they like entertainment, and they like a real fight," said Whittaker.
He maintained that his style encompasses all three attributes, allowing him flexibility during his performances.
"I can bring all three of those. It just depends which one I want to do," said Whittaker.
The fighter dismissed the need to alter his approach, focusing purely on securing victories to advance his career goals.
"It's just about being myself, having fun and winning. I don't need to force it," said Whittaker.
He viewed the upcoming contest against Rivera as a mandatory hurdle to clear before moving toward championship opportunities.
"Each win gets me closer to what I want to achieve. So, just get rid of this guy and move on," said Whittaker.
Whittaker addressed his rapid ascent within the global sanctioning bodies despite having a relatively low number of professional appearances.
"I looked at the rankings the other day, and I think I'm second or third with the IBF, second or third with the WBC," said Whittaker.
He expressed satisfaction with his current statistical position in the light-heavyweight division.
"In that many fights to be there, I'm in a good position to be fair," said Whittaker.
Whittaker affirmed his focus remains on maintaining his undefeated status by preparing for every match with identical gravity.
"For me, it's just about keeping winning, treating each fight as a world title, and we'll get there eventually," said Whittaker.
