Ben Whittaker Reportedly Set For IBF Final Eliminator Against Conor Wallace

The struggle would carry main championship implications.

Wallace is at the moment ranked #2 by the IBF, whereas Whittaker sits at #3. A victory would transfer the winner into necessary challenger place for the IBF gentle heavyweight title, placing them one step away from a world championship alternative.

Whittaker (12-0-1, 9 KOs) has continued to construct momentum since turning skilled following his Olympic silver medal for Nice Britain. The 28-year-old most just lately stopped Richard Rivera in two rounds on the undercard of Jaron Ennis’ victory over Xander Zayas, efficiently defending his WBC Silver gentle heavyweight title.

Wallace (17-1, 12 KOs), initially from Northern Eire and now based mostly in Australia, has quietly labored his approach into IBF title competition. The southpaw has gained a number of regional titles throughout his skilled profession and now has the chance to earn his first shot at a world championship.

Whittaker has constructed his skilled profession round pace and motion, whereas Wallace has climbed the rankings with an aggressive, pressure-heavy method. With each males occupying the #2 and #3 positions within the IBF rankings, the winner would transfer into necessary challenger standing.

If finalized, the October 3 bout would characterize the largest struggle of each males’s careers, with an IBF world title alternative awaiting the victor.