Ben Whittaker has earned the IBF mandatory position for Dmitry Bivol’s title, but his difficult finish against Conor Wallace leaves him looking like a considerable underdog against the champion. His
Boxing 24/7 Wire argues that Ben Whittaker's chances against Dmitry Bivol are extremely slim following his narrow victory over Conor Wallace. Although Whittaker earned the IBF mandatory position with the win, the outlet contends that Wallace exposed major flaws in his concentration, stamina, and defense down the stretch.
The publication claims Bivol's disciplined, high-pressure style poses a stylistic nightmare that would overwhelm Whittaker within six rounds. It also characterizes promoter Eddie Hearn's suggestions that Whittaker needs more preparation time as damage control to protect a commercially valuable fighter.
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