"The fashion is big there, too. Weirdly, I've been connected to New York a lot of my life, really.
I've been out there five, six times.
I get a lot of love out there, so it's going to be a good one," said Whittaker.
Whittaker hopes to translate his extensive social media following into physical ticket sales.
"I've got a lot of fans over there from my Instagram and TikTok," said Whittaker.
He emphasized that drawing active spectators to the venue is a different challenge than maintaining digital followers.
"But having fans actually come to your fight is different and you want to go out there and make them want to come and see you again," said Whittaker.
Known as "The Surgeon," Whittaker believes his blend of athletic performance and showmanship aligns with American boxing preferences.
"I think American fans like three things: they like pure boxing, they like entertainment, and they like a real fight," said Whittaker.
"I can bring all three of those. It just depends which one I want to do," said Whittaker.
Whittaker focused on securing consecutive victories to elevate his standing in the light-heavyweight division.
"It's just about being myself, having fun and winning. I don't need to force it," said Whittaker.
"Each win gets me closer to what I want to achieve. So, just get rid of this guy and move on," said Whittaker.
Despite career delays from injuries, promotional difficulties, and a recent controversial draw against Liam Cameron, Whittaker remains satisfied with his high rankings.
