Olympic silver medallist Whittaker, 27, had cruised through his first seven fights and became a viral hit for his showboating and highlight-reel finishes, although some purists felt his flashy behaviour was disrespectful towards opponents.
The West Bromwich fighter’s stock dropped when many onlookers had Cameron winning their first meeting comfortably before it was stopped.
“I believe that was the best chance to get me and he didn’t,” Whittaker, who has won eight pro fights with the one draw, said.
He has since joined coach Andy Lee and says he has “got structure” to his training.
Cameron, meanwhile, feels like he “has won the lottery” after his performance against Whittaker in Saudi Arabia earned him a contract with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.
The 34-year-old from Sheffield battled depression and alcohol issues while serving a four-year ban from boxing because of an anti-doping violation in 2019.
“I have grabbed every opportunity with both hands and made the most I can get,” Cameron, who has won 23 fights, lost six and drawn one, said.
Despite the controversy of the first fight and the rounds dispute, it was an otherwise civil and respectful news conference which ended in a handshake.
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