Whittaker and Wallace face off ahead of Birmingham eliminator

The light-heavyweights meet on 3 October, with an IBF title opportunity at stake.

Published: 2026-10-01

Ben Whittaker and Conor Wallace came face to face ahead of their 3 October meeting at Utilita Arena Birmingham. Matchroom reports that the bout is a final eliminator for the IBF light-heavyweight title.

Whittaker returns to his home city against Australian-based Wallace. The card is scheduled to be broadcast on DAZN. See the original report for the fighters’ comments and full undercard details.