Undefeated Ben Whittaker will take on Conor Wallace in a light-heavyweight clash in front of his hometown support.

The fight is the main headline event of the card to be held at the Utilita Arena, West Bromwich, England, on Sunday, October 4, with the night to start from 04:00 AEST.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Whittaker to win

Value bet: Whittaker by decision

Long shot: Whittaker by KO/TKO

Tale of the Tape

The fight is the final eliminator for the IBF light heavyweight title, which is held by Dmitry Bivol, who also holds the WBA (Super) and WBO light heavyweight titles.

Whittaker (12-0-1, 9 KOs) is the slicker, faster, exciting boxer. His footwork, sharp timing and ability to place punches make him difficult to pin down, and he arrives on a run of four stoppage wins, according to one preview.

If you’ve never watched Whittaker fight before, grab the chance here. With both men carrying such heavy stoppage records, it is worth a look back at the fastest knockouts in boxing history, even if we do not expect this one to join that list.

Wallace (17-1, 12 KOs) is a seasoned southpaw with a strong jab and recent stoppage form. He has won seven straight since avenging his sole defeat.

Whittaker’s statistics are first:

• Age - 29 vs 30
• Height - 6'3" (191cm) vs 5'9" (175cm)
• Stance - Orthodox vs Southpaw
• Record - 12-0-1 vs 17-1-0
• KO Record - 9 vs 12

Betting Preview

How have they performed in their last fights?

Whittaker's last five fights:

• Richard Rivera - Win (TKO, 2) - Jun 2026
• Braian Suarez - Win (TKO, 1) - Apr 2026
• Benjamin Gavazi - Win (TKO, 1) - Nov 2025
• Liam Cameron - Win (TKO, 2) - Apr 2025
• Liam Cameron - Draw (SD, 5) - Oct 2024

Wallace's last five fights:

• Walter Gabriel Sequeira - Win (TKO, 6) - Apr 2026
• Dylan Colin - Win (UD, 8) - Jun 2025
• Asemahle Wellem - Win (TKO, 8) - Dec 2024
• Jerome Pampellone - Win (SD, 12) - Aug 2024
• Jack Gipp - Win (TKO, 6) - May 2024

Betting Markets to Watch

Whittaker is the huge favourite in the Grade B fight betting odds heading into this contest, as he is viewed as the quicker, more elusive, and more technically sharp boxer, with recent stoppage wins boosting confidence in his form.

The market is also weighing Whittaker’s speed, timing and ability to control distance, which is why the margin is arguably so big.

Value is likely to be in the method of victory market , with a Whittaker decision the most likely outcome.

Wallace is a genuine test, as he’s a southpaw with decent size and power who could disrupt Whittaker’s rhythm with his jab and pressure. He’s also the first southpaw Whittaker has faced as a pro, so that’s a real unknown.

Of course, with the hometown fighter’s recent fight record, the KO/TKO market is likely to appeal, but the factors above make it more of a long shot. If you are weighing this market up, it is worth understanding the difference between KO and TKO before placing a bet.

Our Prediction

Check the latest Whittaker vs Wallace betting odds.

Our prediction is a likely Whittaker win, with a decision the most likely outcome.

A long shot is for a Whittaker KO/TKO; Wallace has only been beaten once, and this was by majority decision in his second professional fight. Since then, he has won every fight, and poses a different type of challenge.