Matchroom Boxing have big plans for Ben Whittaker.On Monday, Eddie Hearn‘s promotional outfit announced the acquisition of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist to considerable fanfare.Whittaker could step into Joshua’s massive shoes as the face of Matchroom BoxingMatchroomWith Matchroom’s cash cow, Anthony Joshua, entering the twilight of his career, winning the battle to sign one of British boxing’s hottest commodities could prove crucial to the company’s long-term success.Matchroom’s current deal with streaming service DAZN expires in eight months, and with Whittaker now on board, Hearn and Co. have an effective bargaining chip in place.Hearn’s right-hand man and Matchroom Boxing CEO, Frank Smith, is aware of the pivotal role Whittaker will play in the promotion’s business model.And in order to get the best out of the 28-year-old, they intend to keep him active.“In the next 12 to 14 months, he is going to give him four fights,” Smith said during an appearance on talkSPORT Breakfast on Tuesday morning.“He hasn’t really had the momentum in his career up until now.“He has had 10 fights in the last three years. But over the next four months, we are going to build him in the right manner.“And then in early 2027, we can start pushing on with those world title opportunities.“He has got everything, he is the full package. He doesn’t need to be rushed.“People are interested in watching him, whether you like or dislike him, people will sit down and watch him.”GettyWhittaker boasts an undefeated 9-0-1 record[/caption]What has Ben Whittaker achieved in his career so far?Whittaker turned over as a professional in 2022 with Ben Shalom’s BOXXER and quickly grabbed the headlines with his brash personality and flamboyant mid-fight showboating.After winning his first eight contests with relative ease, the surging British light heavyweight ran into his first stumbling block last October when he squared off against former Commonwealth title holder Liam Cameron.Whittaker was caught by several eye-catching shots from the Sheffield fighter before they both took a tumble over the top rope in round five, resulting in a controversial technical draw.Six months later, ‘The Surgeon’ rebounded to make quick work of Cameron and get the hype train back on track.However, his momentum stalled while he looked to resolve his contractual situation.There had been considerable conjecture surrounding Whittaker’s future after BOXXER’s deal with Sky Sports expired in June.Whittaker was previously promoted by ShalomLawrence Lustig/BOXXERAnd yesterday, the speculation was put to bed.What did Ben Whittaker say about signing with Matchroom Boxing?“Ben Whittaker and Matchroom Boxing? It sounds very good – it’s got a nice ring to it,” said Whittaker.“Of course, I came very close to signing before. But I’m here now, and that’s the main thing.“I think things happen for a reason. I’m at the right stage in my career now to pick the right platform and go for the right fights. So this move just made sense…“I first met Eddie as an amateur when I was training in Sheffield, and AJ was there in the gym.“We always knew this time would come, and I’m very happy that this moment has finally arrived to work together.”