Ben Whittaker defeats Conor Wallace in Birmingham title eliminator

English boxer Ben Whittaker secured a unanimous decision victory against Conor Wallace at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. The bout served as a title eliminator for both the IBF and WBC.

Whittaker dominated much of the fight using his technical skill and movement, but the final rounds proved difficult. Wallace landed powerful blows that left Whittaker on unsteady legs, resulting in several moments where the Briton went down. While these were ruled as slips rather than knockdowns, the late-fight struggle caused concern among observers. Whittaker noted that he felt he was dominating until the fight became “perhaps too easy,” leading to a lapse in focus.

Financially, Whittaker earned a significant sum from the bout. Reports indicate a guaranteed purse of approximately $750,000, supplemented by sponsorship and merchandise revenue driven by his social media presence.