Expert OpinionSaturday 3 October
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Barry JonesWhittaker v WallaceIBF light heavyweight eliminator
Whittaker v Wallace: an IBF eliminator in Birmingham
Barry Jones, Boxing analyst
A world title shot is on the line and Whittaker is finally being asked a serious question at this level.
- Fight
- Whittaker v Wallace
- Date
- Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Venue
- Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- On
- DAZN
- At stake
- IBF light heavyweight eliminator
Whittaker has the flashier tools and the better feet, but Wallace is a spiteful worker who will not respect the show. If Whittaker boxes properly he wins this comfortably.
The verdict
Whittaker on points, and a stoppage if he decides to plant his feet.
Expected undercard
Also on the bill
Full card to be confirmed
Card subject to change. All bouts and weights to be confirmed.
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