Whitaker had already exceeded his wildest dreams, a points decision over early tournament favourite Jonathan Palata wasn’t just an underdog’s dream, but a personal settler – with Palata refusing publically to shake hands with the Yorkshireman back on Draw Day.
Whitaker now has sights on a rematch with Webb, and although that’s a fight that may have to come further down the line, Whitaker is ready to wait, stating a lack of opportunity to prepare for Nick ‘Wild’ Webb hindered his chances last time round.
