Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin is one of AJ’s most intriguing fights yet – no, really
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy For weeks, boxing fans debated whether Anthony Joshua’s fight with Otto Wallin should headline Saudi Araba’s seismic Day of Reckoning event, or whether that distinction should be awarded to Deontay Wilder’s clash with Joseph Parker. If you’re sitting back with him, he is going to get you out of there quick.” Wallin was even asked whether he could fight Joshua officially again, this time as a professional. open image in gallery Joshua had stern words for Wallin during their face-off in November Although the 33-year-old Wallin began, “I would say he is still one of the best heavyweights out there, and he’s made an amazing career for himself,” he was quick to criticise Joshua. Yet Leigh Wood, a recent world champion and a fellow client of Davison, believes that Joshua will strike sooner against Wallin – not in spite of AJ having a new trainer, but because of it.