Ben Whittaker vs Connor Wallace full undercard announced

Two British title fights top feature on the Ben Whittaker vs Connor Wallace undercard

Matchroom Boxing’s brand new signing Odel Kamara makes his highly anticipated professional debut on the Ben Whittaker vs Connor Wallace undercard at Utilita Arena in Birmingham on October 3 - live worldwide on DAZN.

Whittaker (12-0-1, 9 KOs) and Wallace (17-1, 12 KOs) headline a stacked show in a Final Eliminator for the IBF World Light Heavyweight Title.

Dubbed as Britain’s most exciting amateur, having won seven National Titles, 22-year-old Kamara will be entering the ring for the first time as a pro with renowned trainer Tony Sims in his corner.

Kamara said: “It starts October 3 in Birmingham. I promise to give the fans excitement so they know what I’m all about. This is the start to a busy end to the year.”

Also featuring on the undercard is fan favourite Bilal Fawaz (12-1-1, 4 KOs) as he makes the second defence of his British Super Welterweight Title having beaten a tough opponent in Ishmael Davis in February.

This return to the ring against Eithan James (17-2) comes as part of a multi-fight contract extension with Matchroom Boxing. 

“I am delighted to announce my extension with Matchroom Boxing,” said Fawaz. 

“I believe I’ve delivered every opportunity I’ve had but the journey is only just getting started. I will become World Champion.

“Even the strongest of men run from danger. I am that danger.”

Another fighter looking to take home the highly sought after Lonsdale belt is Walsall fighter Hamza Uddin (6-0, 3 KOs) who challenges Sean Bruce (8-2) for the British and Commonwealth Flyweight Titles.

Uddin said: “On October 3rd I will put on the best performance of my life and send shockwaves through the division.

“I’ll be the first British Bengali fighter to win the British Title and that will be very special for me and my family.”

Additionally, Ibraheem Sulaimaan (11-0, 5 KOs) defends his English Title against Sonny Hardy (12-0, 5 KOs); Aaron Bowen (8-1, 6 KOs) challenges Klint Baptiste (5-0) for the Midlands Area Super Middleweight Title and exciting young prospect Adam Maca looks to continue his winning record (6-0, 5 KOs).

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