Macklin Questions Whittaker's Resilience for a World Championship Shot
Sky Sports analyst Matthew Macklin has voiced serious doubts about Ben Whittaker's capacity to capture a world title after the British fighter's uneasy win over Conor Wallace in Birmingham. The bout, which ended with Whittaker retaining his points decision, exposed several cracks in his performance that, according to Macklin, suggest he is not yet ready to challenge the elite tier of the light‑he…
Oct. 5, 2026, 2:35 p.m.