Conor Wallace: I'm coming here to spoil the party
Irish boxer Conor Wallace is set to face English fighter Ben Whittaker in a high-stakes IBF Light Heavyweight title eliminator in Birmingham. Wallace, an underdog, aims to disrupt Whittaker's unbeaten record and secure a world title shot.
Why it matters
The fight is a significant career milestone for both athletes and a major event for boxing fans in the UK and Ireland.
Newry's Conor Wallace is hoping to land a long-awaited world title shot as he takes on high-profile English fighter Ben Whittaker in Birmingham tonight.
Wallace, based in Australia for all of his career so far, boasts an impressive 17-1 record with 12 victories coming by knockout, and is very much the underdog going into the bout which is a final eliminator for the IBF Light Heavyweight title
It has been a frustrating time for the Irishman who has seen opportunities dry up with just two fights in the last 22 months.
All eyes are on Whittaker who has amassed a large following due to his skilful style and showboating during bouts.
He is unbeaten in 13 fights and is tipped to be a future world star.
Wallace was buoyed by his vocal travelling support as the pair weighed in ahead of their showdown at the Utilita Arena yesterday.
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