2020 Olympic Silver Medalist and one of boxing’s top rising stars, Ben Whittaker is back to take on Conor Wallace in an IBF Light Heavyweight final title eliminator bout. This fight headlines Saturday’s boxing card in Birmingham, United Kingdom, at the Utilita Arena, hosted by Matchroom Boxing.
Below is everything you need to know about Sunday’s boxing card headlined by Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace, including the start time, how to watch, location, and full card.
Whittaker, 29, is 12-0-1 with nine knockouts in his professional boxing career. But before turning pro, Whittaker had an elite amateur career, including a Silver Medal at the 2020 Olympic Games. After a draw against Liam Cameron in October 2024, Whittaker has won four consecutive bouts, all by knockout. Whittaker is 2-0 in 2026 with two knockouts and last beat Richard Rivera in June. He now faces Conor Wallace, 17-1 with 12 knockouts. Since losing his first fight in 2021, Wallace has won 10 straight bouts. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol.
In this fight, Whittaker is a big -1200 favorite, with Wallace as a +650 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook. This bout has an over/under of 7.5 rounds, with the under at -130 and the over at -105. Whittaker is also -400 to win by KO/TKO/DQ.
How to Watch
This card begins at 12:00 p.m. ET with the Prelims and continues at 2:00 p.m. ET for the Main Card. The Main Event ring walks are scheduled for 5:33 p.m. ET.
Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace Full Card
Main Card
IBF Light Heavyweight Title Final Eliminator: Ben Whittaker (-1200) vs. Conor Wallace (+650)
Super Welterweight Bout: Bilal Fawaz (-800) vs. Eithan James (+500)
Flyweight Bout: Sean Bruce (+550) vs. Hamza Uddin (-900)
Super Welterweight Bout: Odel Kamara (-10000) vs. Thodoris Ritzakis (+1900)
Super Featherweight Bout: Ibraheem Sulaimaan (-1600) vs. Sonny Hardy (+750)
Prelims
Super Middleweight Bout: Klinton Baptiste (+650) vs. Aaron Bowen (-1200)
Super Featherweight Bout: Adam Maca vs. TBA
Middleweight Bout: Harley Burrows vs. Matias Ezequiel Herrera
Lightweight Bout: Paige Murney (-2000) vs. Linzi Buczynskyj (+900)
Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace Location
This event will take place at Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace FAQ
When is Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace?
The upcoming boxing card headlined by Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace takes place on Saturday, October 2, 2026.
What time does Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace start?
The card begins at 12:00 p.m. ET with the Prelims and continues at 2:00 p.m. ET for the Main Card. The Main Event ring walks are scheduled for 5:33 p.m. ET.
How can I watch Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace?
This event is airing on DAZN.
Where is Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace taking place?
This event is taking place at Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
What fights are on the Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace card?
The card includes Ben Whittaker vs. Conor Wallace and Bilal Fawaz vs. Eithan James.
