Conah Walker is set to face Sam Eggington on May 2, 2026, in a thrilling encounter at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. This highly anticipated matchup features two popular British boxers looking to make their mark.
The fight will take place at a catchweight of 153 pounds. Walker comes into this bout as a solid favorite, with odds of 1/4 (-400), while Eggington is priced at 11/4 (+275).
Walker previously lost a close unanimous decision to Lewis Crocker in June 2024. However, he rebounded impressively by stopping unbeaten Olympian Pat McCormack in the 12th round in December 2025.
Eggington has lost only twice over the past six years, but struggled during a majority decision loss to Dennis Hogan in October 2022. Both fighters are eager to prove themselves in this contest.
Walker trains under coach Jamie Moore, who was close friends with Ricky Hatton. He expressed confidence about the upcoming fight, stating, “Listen, if he wants to go toe-to-toe, we can go toe-to-toe. Do you know what I mean? I’ll beat him any way he wants to fight me.”
Eggington also has high hopes for the match, claiming that he has been prepared for this moment. He said, “Lee Cutler and Joe Pigford both picked me for the away corner. Different fighters, different venues. Same result incoming. Conah Walker, you are next.”
The event has already sold out within a week due to strong local support for Walker. Fans are eager to see how this fight unfolds.
Walker believes this match is akin to a world title fight for him. He remarked, “It’s amazing. I’m relishing it. This is my world title fight.” The excitement continues to build as the date approaches.
As of midday today, expectations are high for an entertaining showdown that has “war written all over it,” according to Walker himself.
