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Josh Taylor Questions Ben Whittaker’s Heart After Wallace

Josh Taylor doubts Ben Whittaker has the dog in him to back up his flashy skill set after watching the showboating light heavyweight scramble to survive a brutal late rally

East Side Boxing

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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Josh Taylor stated on X that Ben Whittaker lacks the heart and grit needed as he steps up in competition.
Whittaker secured a decision victory against Conor Wallace after surviving a late rally.
Boxing 24/7 Wire argues that Whittaker struggled under pressure and resorted to survival tactics in the closing rounds.

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Former undisputed champion Josh Taylor publicly questioned Ben Whittaker's heart and grit following the light heavyweight's difficult bout against Conor Wallace. Writing on X, Taylor stated that while Whittaker is talented, he appears to lack determination and showed signs of quitting when facing adversity.

Boxing 24/7 Wire argues that Wallace exposed Whittaker's vulnerabilities in the later rounds despite Whittaker securing a decision win. The outlet suggests the performance highlighted recurring issues under pressure, comparing it to Whittaker's past fights and questioning his readiness for elite opponents.

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Josh Taylor Questions Ben Whittaker’s Heart After Wallace

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