Ben Whittaker is set to take another significant step toward a world championship this Saturday as he faces Conor Wallace in a light heavyweight battle at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England.
Whittaker (12-0-1, 9 KOs), who won a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics, returns to his home country after a stunning second-round knockout of Richard Rivera last June in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old fighter has secured three consecutive knockout victories following a disputed technical draw in his first bout with Liam Cameron back in October 2024.
Saturday’s fight represents arguably Whittaker’s toughest challenge yet, as he is ranked No. 3 by the IBF. The match is a final eliminator for the IBF light heavyweight title, currently held by unified champion Dmitry Bivol.
Wallace (17-1, 12 KOs), ranked No. 2 by the IBF, arrives riding a 10-fight winning streak and will be making his first professional appearance outside Australia. The 30-year-old southpaw’s only loss came in a majority decision against Leti Leti in 2021, a setback he later avenged 19 months afterward.
Here’s what you need to know about the Whittaker vs. Wallace showdown, including the full fight card, betting odds, start times, and viewing information.
When is Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace?
The fight takes place on Saturday, October 3. The preliminary bouts are scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET, with the main card kicking off at 2 p.m. ET. Whittaker and Wallace are expected to enter the ring around 5 p.m. ET, although this time could change as is common in boxing events.
How can I watch Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace?
The fight will be streamed live on DAZN both in the United States and internationally. Prelims starting at 12 p.m. ET will also be available to watch live on Uncrowned.
Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace Betting Odds
Whittaker is a heavy betting favorite at -700, with Wallace viewed as an underdog at +600 ahead of the main event.
Who else is on the fight card?
The co-main event features British super welterweight champion Bilal Fawaz (12-1-1, 4 KOs) defending his title against Eithan James (17-2, 0 KOs). Other notable bouts include Sean Bruce (8-2, 0 KOs) versus unbeaten prospect Hamza Uddin (7-0, 4 KOs) for both the British and vacant Commonwealth flyweight titles, and Ibraheem Sulaimaan (11-0, 5 KOs) defending his English super featherweight crown against Sonny Hardy (12-0, 5 KOs).
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, watch on Uncrowned)
- Super middleweight: Klinton Baptiste vs. Aaron Bowen
- Super featherweight: Adam Maca vs. Rogger Rivera
- Middleweight: Harley Burrows vs. Matias Ezequiel Herrera
- Lightweight: Paige Murney vs. Linzi Buczynskyj
Fan Take:
This matchup is a pivotal moment for both fighters and offers a tantalizing preview of the future landscape in the light heavyweight division. For fight fans, it’s a must-watch clash that could reshape title contention and showcase rising talent hungry to make their mark on the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
