Ben Whittaker’s Next Fight Has Three Options

Whittaker left with the decision, yet Wallace buzzed him in round ten, turning the final minutes into a desperate scramble to survive. Jumping immediately into a premier domestic clash invites serious danger before Whittaker proves he can fix those defensive holes.

“For me, no, he needs another fight. Now when I look at it, I think that’s the [Joshua] Buatsi-[Willy] Hutchinson winner, that’s [Anthony] Yarde, or it’s Conor Wallace,” Hearn said post-fight about Whittaker’s next opponent.

Wallace carries built-in drama for a second meeting. He knows he can rattle Whittaker, while Whittaker knows he can dominate the rounds when boxing on his terms. A return bout tests whether Wallace brings heat from the opening bell, and whether Whittaker maintains focus once under fire.