Dave Allen sums up Ben Whittaker’s chance of winning a world title after Conor Wallace performance

Heavyweight boxer Dave Allen has expressed doubts regarding Ben Whittaker's chances of winning a world title against elite light-heavyweight champions following his latest victory. Whittaker secured a unanimous decision victory over Conor Wallace in an IBF title eliminator on Saturday, putting him in line to become the mandatory challenger for unified champion Dmitry Bivol despite suffering late-round fatigue and controversy over uncredited knockdowns.

Speaking to talkSPORT, Allen praised Whittaker's undeniable talent and speed but argued that the 29-year-old lacks the necessary punching power, durability, and physicality to challenge elite-level fighters like Bivol or Artur Beterbiev over 12 rounds.