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Ben Whittaker ready to motor towards world title shot

Light-heavyweight Whittaker is widely considered one of British boxing's next big stars and could fill the shoes of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Ben Whittaker ready to motor towards world title shot
Key Things to Know
  • Ben Whittaker faces Conor Wallace in Birmingham with the winner in pole position for a world title shot.
  • Whittaker attended MotoGP and Formula 1 events at Silverstone to gain inspiration from high-speed sports.
  • Conor Wallace is ranked above Whittaker on paper but enters the bout as the underdog in Birmingham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker prepares to face Conor Wallace in Birmingham, aiming to secure a future world title opportunity. The winner of the bout will reportedly be positioned to challenge for a world championship, with Whittaker fighting as the home favorite.

Whittaker spent time over the summer attending the British Grand Prix and MotoGP at Silverstone, noting that observing motorsport athletes inspired his mindset and flow state in the ring. Although Wallace enters the contest ranked above Whittaker, the British contender stated he is confident in shutting down his opponent.

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