Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace

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Date & Time
Sat 3rd October 2026 4:30pm Local
Sat 3rd October 2026 3:30pm UTC

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League
Boxing

Season
2026

Round
Round 104

Status
FT

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Utilita Arena Birmingham

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Description

Ben Whittaker faces the most consequential test of his professional career when he takes on Conor Wallace in Birmingham in a final eliminator for the IBF light heavyweight world championship. Whittaker returns to his home city with an unbeaten 12-0-1 record and the WBC Silver title, having built momentum through three consecutive stoppage victories since joining Matchroom. Wallace arrives at 17-1 with 12 knockouts and the No. 2 position in the IBF rankings, giving the Australian the opportunity to move within one victory of a world-title shot. With the winner set to become the leading IBF contender to the victor of Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith, the matchup carries genuine implications at the top of the 175-pound division and represents a significant step up in competition for Whittaker.

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01			Ben Whittaker	Boxing Light Heavyweight	WIN

Result Description

Ben Whittaker survived the toughest test of his professional career to defeat Conor Wallace by unanimous decision in Birmingham and secure his position as the leading IBF light heavyweight contender. Whittaker controlled much of the first nine rounds with sharper movement, accurate combinations and superior distance management, appearing comfortably ahead before Wallace dramatically changed the momentum late. The Australian-based Irishman hurt Whittaker in the tenth and then pushed him to the limit in a chaotic final round, where Whittaker was badly shaken and fell to the canvas several times, although none of the incidents were ruled knockdowns. Whittaker held on to hear scorecards of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113, preserving his unbeaten record and moving a major step closer to a world-title opportunity.