Surgeon Struck Off: Ben Whittaker Exposed, Dropped and Saved

Ben Whittaker secured a victory over Conor Wallace in Birmingham to advance his professional record to 13-0-1, despite suffering a severe late assault. Whittaker dominated early rounds before Wallace launched a dramatic rally in the tenth and final rounds, repeatedly rocking the undefeated contender. World Boxing News argues that referee Kieran McCann protected Whittaker by refusing to rule three separate incidents as knockdowns.

While Whittaker retained his position in the IBF title frame, promoter Eddie Hearn suggested Wallace deserves a rematch following his resilient performance. Writer Phil Jay contends that McCann's officiating shielded Whittaker from a potential stoppage, leaving major questions regarding Whittaker's stamina and vulnerability under sustained pressure.