Ben Whittaker vs Conor Wallace | Boxing

Finished

October 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC

Local time: October 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM GMT (UTC+00:00)

Combat Sports Boxing

Event Result

Status: Finished

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.

Event Details

Start time: October 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC
Venue local time: October 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Venue time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00)
Sport: Combat Sports
League or competition: Boxing
Venue: Utilita Arena Birmingham
City: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Country: United Kingdom
Location: Birmingham
Venue capacity: 15,800

Boxing

League and competition information for this event.

Sport: Combat Sports
Current season: 2026
Year Founded: 1900
First recorded event: September 14, 1923
Gender: Mixed
Country: Worldwide

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