Anthony Joshua teams up with Saudi Arabian prince: Set to face Otto Wallin on December 23

Nigerian giant Anthony Joshua is set to return to Saudi Arabia on December 23 to face Otto Wallin while Wilder faces Joseph Parker

Anthony Joshua teams up with Saudi Arabian prince: Set to face Otto Wallin on December 23

Tosin Abayomi 09:50 - 14.11.2023

Nigerian giant Anthony Joshua is set to return to Saudi Arabia on December 23 to face Otto Wallin.

British boxer of Nigerian descent Anthony Joshua is set to return to the ring.

The veteran boxer will return to fight in Saudi Arabia for the first time since facing Oleksandr Usyk in 2022.

Anthony Joshua to face Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua has agreed to fight Otto Wallin at the historic event that is slated to take place in Saudi Arabia on December 23.

Anthony Joshua records massive win against Robert Helenius © Imago images.
Anthony Joshua records massive win against Robert Helenius © Imago images.

According to reports, Deontay Wilder is scheduled to fight Joseph Parker on the same night.

The historic undisputed heavyweight title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was originally scheduled to take place in Riyadh on the same date.

The fight is now scheduled for February, but it was delayed due to Fury's rough brush with Francis Ngannou in October.

Joshua and Wilder have been headed toward each other.
Malik Scott says Deontay Wilder will end Anthony Joshua in three rounds. Malik Scott says Deontay Wilder will end Anthony Joshua in three rounds.

A fantastic boxing night right before Christmas is what Saudi Arabian boxing administrators are trying to put together, despite this.

With Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority—who was instrumental in setting up the recent fight between Fury and Ngannou—Joshua and Wilder are presently completing their contracts.

Deontay Wilder recently spoke with ES News and acknowledged that he is now negotiating for the Anthony Joshua fight, which he hopes will be the first of two bouts. (Credit - Imago/Instagram/Deontay Wilder)
Deontay Wilder recently spoke with ES News and acknowledged that he is now negotiating for the Anthony Joshua fight, which he hopes will be the first of two bouts. (Credit - Imago/Instagram/Deontay Wilder)

Joshua and Wilder will compete in different fights on the December bill, even if their matchup is scheduled for 2024.

The headline event will feature a matchup between Wallin and two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, assuming the agreements are finalized this week.

Anthony Joshua wants heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury after comeback win against Jermaine Franklin.
Anthony Joshua wants heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury after comeback win against Jermaine Franklin. Anthony Joshua wants heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury after comeback win against Jermaine Franklin.

With 26 victories from 28 professional fights, Wallin, a Swedish southpaw, is quite successful as his only defeat was In 2019 to Fury.

Wallin made a spectacular display, cutting above Fury's eye with a well-timed right hand, but ultimately lost by decision.

Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker

Deontay Wilder defeated Robert Helenius in his most recent contest
Deontay Wilder defeated Robert Helenius in his most recent contest

In the co-main event, Wilder will fight Parker, the former WBO champion.

In the last two years, Wilder has competed in just one round of boxing.

He defeated Robert Helenius via knockout in October of last year, which was his first fight after suffering three losses to Fury.

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