Whittaker’s opponent will be named at a later date.

“You know what we do – The Surgeon is gonna turn up and put on a spectacular performance,” Whittaker said on social media. “It's gonna be good to be back. I'm excited and locked in.”

Whittaker (10-0-1, 7 KOs), a 2020 Olympic silver medalist for Great Britain and a 2025 Ring Awards finalist for “Prospect of the Year,” was expected to make his United States debut for his next bout, but the opportunity will come later this year, according to Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn.

“The plan with Ben is we'll keep him nice and active," the promoter told The Ring. "He was supposed to be the co-main on the Boots [Ennis] card [in April]. Now he will be back in the UK next month and then co-main event stateside in June.”

The flashy and flamboyant fighter signed with Matchroom Boxing and made his promotional debut in November by blasting out Benjamin Gavazi in one round.

“I'm in a big position with Matchroom behind me. I have to win and look good. If you don't win, the show doesn't go on,” the 28-year-old Whittaker recently told The Ring.

“I can fight from all angles, and now it's showing that I can hurt people, too. It's going to be an exciting year for me. I know how good I am, but you can't rush the process. I want to get there as a champion.”

Manouk Akopyan is The Ring’s lead writer. Follow him on X and Instagram: @ManoukAkopyan.