THE heavyweight division has had a year to forget. However, on Saturday night (December 23) some of its biggest names and top contenders will look to end the year with a bang in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Leading the ensemble are powerhouses Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, who must defeat Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker respectively, if they are to move on and finally fight one another in 2024. Meanwhile, a well-known supporting cast, including arguably the best cruiserweight and light-heavyweight in the world, have business to deal with, too.
WHEN AND WHERE IS IT?
Joshua vs. Wallin takes place this Saturday night at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WHERE CAN I WATCH JOSHUA V WALLIN?
DAZN pay-per-view and TNT Sports Box Office will broadcast the event which has been priced at £19.99 by both platforms.
WHAT TIME WILL THE MAIN EVENT START?
No official time has been announced but recent main events in Saudi Arabia have kicked off between 10 and 10.30pm UK time.
WHO IS ON THE UNDERCARD?
Seven bouts are scheduled for the undercard subject to change.
Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker (Heavyweight)
Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur (Light-heavyweight)
Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller (Heavyweight)
Jai Opetaia vs. Ellis Zorro (Cruiserweight)
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Agit Kabayel (Heavyweight)
Frank Sanchez vs. Junior Fa (Heavyweight)
Filip Hrgovic vs. Mark De Mori (Heavyweight)
WHAT ARE THE BETTING ODDS?
Anthony Joshua 2/7 Otto Wallin 11/4 (Odds courtesy of Bet365)
WHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING?
To hear opinions from the likes of Leigh Wood, Liam Smith, Ben Whittaker, Darren Barker and more click the video below.
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Andy Clarke speaks to Boxing News as he discusses the dangers of a Joshua-Wallin fight and Wilder-Parker.
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Frank Warren speaks to Boxing News about Fury-Usyk, Anthony Joshua’s ‘doubters’ & Conor Benn.
“I Have No Quit In Me!” – Sunny Edwards speaks to Boxing News as he reflects on his stoppage defeat to Bam Rodriguez, Bivol-Arthur and talks Anthony Joshua.
Richie Woodhall speaks to Boxing News as he breaks down Joshua-Wallin and Wilder-Parker.
“Dubois Will Make Miller Quit!” – Don Charles Blasts Jarrell Miller as he speaks to Boxing News.
Ade Oladipo speaks to Boxing News as he discusses any concerns he has for Anthony Joshua heading into the Otto Wallin fight as talks over a Deontay Wilder fight progress.
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