Ben Whittaker faces Connor Wallace in an IBF World Light Heavyweight Title Final Eliminator at Utilita Arena in Birmingham on October 3rd, with a stacked undercard.
Headlining the support is the professional debut of Odel Kamara, Matchroom Boxing's newest signing and one of British amateur boxing's most decorated recent talents. The 22-year-old won seven National Titles before turning pro and will have trainer Tony Sims in his corner: "It starts October 3 in Birmingham. I promise to give the fans excitement so they know what I'm all about."
Bilal Fawaz makes the second defence of his British Super Welterweight Title against Eithan James, having beaten Ishmael Davis in February. The fight comes as part of a new multi-fight extension with Matchroom: "I will become World Champion. Even the strongest of men run from danger. I am that danger."
Walsall's Hamza Uddin challenges Sean Bruce for the British and Commonwealth Flyweight Titles, with Uddin aiming to become the first British Bengali fighter to win a British title: "I will put on the best performance of my life and send shockwaves through the division.”
Also on the card: Ibraheem Sulaimaan defends his English Title against the unbeaten Sonny Hardy. Aaron Bowen challenges Klint Baptiste for the Midlands Area Super Middleweight Title; and prospect Adam Maca looks to extend his unbeaten record.
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