Whittaker vs. Wallace is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, streaming live worldwide on DAZN. The high-stakes light-heavyweight headline clash pits Olympic silver medalist and rising British star Ben “The Surgeon” Whittaker against Australia-based Northern Irishman Conor Wallace in an official IBF light-heavyweight final eliminator. Returning to fight in front of a home West Midlands crowd, Whittaker faces the stiffest test of his professional career against the dangerous southpaw contender, with the winner positioned directly in line for a world championship title shot.
The undercard features top domestic and international talent, highlighted by a British super welterweight title clash between Bilal Fawaz and Eithan James. With Whittaker’s trademark flair and defensive showmanship meeting Wallace’s gritty punch power, the event serves as a crucial crossroads bout for both fighters aiming to break into the absolute elite tier of the 175-pound division
