Is Whittaker boxing’s next superstar?

Ben Whittaker sits down with Buncey ahead of his fight this weekend

By Steve Bunce · BBC Sport

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:56 AM

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Steve Bunce examines if Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker is destined to become boxing's next superstar.
Whittaker faces Conor Wallace in an upcoming bout scheduled to take place in Birmingham.
Trainer Andy Lee believes Whittaker has the ability to reach the very top and become undisputed champion.

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BBC Radio 5 Live host Steve Bunce examines whether Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker is destined to become boxing's next superstar ahead of his fight against Conor Wallace in Birmingham. Whittaker speaks about his career trajectory on the podcast alongside insights from his team.

Trainer Andy Lee expressed strong confidence that Whittaker can reach the top of the sport and become undisputed champion. Promoter Eddie Hearn also featured on the program, supporting Lee's view that Whittaker has the potential to become one of boxing's biggest stars.

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Is Whittaker boxing’s next superstar?

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