Ben Whittaker Beats Conor Wallace After Late Scare

Menu Results Schedule Rankings Videos Tickets Forum Contact Us Menu Rankings Schedule Results Boxing Live Ben Whittaker Beats Conor Wallace After Late Scare Google News Preferred Source By Boxing News 24 Desk - 10/03/2026 - Comments Ben Whittaker (13-0-1) survived a desperate final round to defeat Conor Wallace (17-2) by unanimous decision tonight at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, securing the IBF mandatory position at light heavyweight. Whittaker retained his WBC Silver title, but the closing minutes raised questions about his readiness for a world championship fight.

The judges scored it 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113. No knockdowns were officially recorded, although Whittaker’s falls during Wallace’s final-round assault became a disputed part of the result.

Whittaker controlled most of the first nine rounds, building the lead that ultimately protected his unbeaten record. Wallace could not collect enough rounds early, leaving the Northern Irish-born Australian southpaw needing a dramatic turnaround down the stretch.