Ben Whittaker is set to move closer to a world championship this Saturday when he clashes with Conor Wallace in a light heavyweight bout at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England.
Whittaker, with a record of 12-0-1 and 9 knockouts, earned a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics and comes off an impressive second-round knockout victory over Richard Rivera in June in Brooklyn. At 29, he has secured three consecutive knockout wins since his disputed technical draw against Liam Cameron in October 2024.
This Saturday marks probably Whittaker’s most challenging fight yet, as he holds the No. 3 rank by the IBF. The two fighters meet in a final eliminator for the IBF light heavyweight title, currently held by unified champion Dmitry Bivol.
Conor Wallace, ranked No. 2 by the IBF at light heavyweight, carries a 17-1 record with 12 knockouts and is riding a 10-fight winning streak. The 30-year-old southpaw makes his pro debut outside Australia and suffered his only loss by majority decision to Leti Leti in 2021—a defeat he later avenged 19 months afterward.
Here’s what you need to know about the Whittaker vs. Wallace fight, including the full fight card, betting odds, start times, and viewing details.
When is Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace?
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 3. Preliminary bouts begin at 12 p.m. ET, with the main card starting at 2 p.m. ET. Whittaker and Wallace are expected to enter the ring around 5 p.m. ET, though times may vary.
How to Watch Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace
The event will be streamed live on DAZN both in the U.S. and internationally. Prelims at 12 p.m. ET will be broadcast live on Uncrowned.
Betting Odds for Whittaker vs. Wallace
Whittaker is the strong favorite with odds at -700, while Wallace is the underdog at +600 heading into the main event.
Who Else Is Fighting?
The co-main event features Bilal Fawaz, the British super welterweight champion (12-1-1, 4 KOs), defending his title against Eithan James (17-2). The card also showcases Sean Bruce (8-2) facing undefeated prospect Hamza Uddin (7-0) for the British and vacant Commonwealth flyweight titles, and Ibraheem Sulaimaan (11-0) defending his English super featherweight belt versus Sonny Hardy (12-0).
Full Fight Card
Main Card (2 p.m. ET, DAZN)
- Light heavyweight: Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace – IBF final title eliminator
- Super welterweight: Bilal Fawaz vs. Eithan James
- Flyweight: Sean Bruce vs. Hamza Uddin
- Super welterweight: Odel Kamara vs. Thodoris Ritzakis
- Super featherweight: Ibraheem Sulaimaan vs. Sonny Hardy
Prelims (12 p.m. ET, Uncrowned)
- Super middleweight: Klinton Baptiste vs. Aaron Bowen
- Super featherweight: Adam Maca vs. TBA
- Middleweight: Harley Burrows vs. Matias Ezequiel Herrera
- Lightweight: Paige Murney vs. Linzi Buczynskyj
Fan Take:
This bout is a pivotal moment for both fighters, especially Whittaker, as a win will catapult him to a legitimate title shot against a dominant champion like Dmitry Bivol. For fight fans, this fight underscores the exciting depth and rising talent in the light heavyweight division, promising future blockbuster matchups that could redefine the sport’s landscape.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
