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Ben Whittaker Escapes Final Round Scare to Outpoint Conor Wallace

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Ben Whittaker Escapes Final Round Scare to Outpoint Conor Wallace

“Ben Whittaker Escapes Final Round Scare to Outpoint Conor Wallace” — what this page in the network covers. Ben Whittaker survived a torrid final round to secure a points victory over Conor Wallace, but not without a late fright. The rising British light-heavyweight had looked in control for much of the contest, yet found himself clinging on as Wallace rallied hard in the closing stages. Whittaker, a Tokyo Olympic silver medalist, was forced to dig deep to preserve his unbeaten record and take the decision on the judges' scorecards.

The fight, billed as a step-up for the 27-year-old from West Bromwich, tested his composure and stamina against a durable Australian opponent. Wallace, fighting out of Brisbane, brought relentless pressure in the final three minutes, raising questions about Whittaker's ability to close out fights at a higher level. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.

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