Whittaker beats Wallace in Bivol title eliminator despite concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

Ben Whittaker defeated Conor Wallace in a light-heavyweight eliminator for Dmitry Bivol's IBF title.

Ben Whittaker defeated Conor Wallace in a light-heavyweight eliminator bout for Dmitry Bivol's IBF title. The victory means Whittaker progresses in the title picture, though the closeness of the contest against Wallace has prompted scrutiny of his readiness for world title contention.

Sky Sports expert Matthew Macklin has questioned whether Whittaker possesses the toughness required to win a world title following the fight. The Mirror reports that Whittaker's post-fight statement has also been called out, with fighters criticising the remarks he made after the bout.

How it is being reported

• Macklin: Does Whittaker have the toughness to win a world title?Sky Sports · 5 Oct, 15:35
• Ben Whittaker statement immediately called out after Conor Wallace win - 'Fighters don't do that'Mirror Sport · 4 Oct, 13:03

In this story: Ben Whittaker · Conor Wallace · Dmitry Bivol · Matthew Macklin

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