Anthony Joshua, Wilder To Fight Separate Opponents On Same Card In Saudi Arabia

Former heavyweight world boxing champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In the blockbuster boxing event scheduled for December 23, British heavyweight Anthony Joshua will face Otto Wallin, while American Deontay Wilder takes on former champion Joseph Parker. A potential showdown between Joshua and Wilder in 2024 could be on the horizon if both emerge victorious.

The undercard features WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defending his title against Manchester’s Lyndon Arthur. Londoner Ellis Zorro will challenge WBC cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, and British heavyweight Daniel Dubois is set to face American Jarrell Miller.

Originally intended to be headlined by Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk, the main event plans were disrupted due to Fury’s recent encounter with Francis Ngannou. Despite this setback, the upcoming event, organized by Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions, promises one of the most compelling cards in boxing history.

Both Joshua and Wilder are staging comebacks after losing their world titles to Usyk and Fury, respectively. The event will be held in Saudi Arabia, a country increasingly involved in hosting high-profile sports events, despite facing scrutiny over its human rights record.

This groundbreaking card also includes Russian Bivol’s title defense against undefeated Zorro and Arthur’s challenge for a first world title against Australian Opetaia. The boxing world eagerly anticipates the event, with the potential for a Joshua vs. Wilder clash looming large.

While Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in global sports has sparked controversy, the country’s commitment to hosting elite sporting events remains steadfast. The news conference on Wednesday will provide further insights into this unprecedented boxing spectacle, orchestrated by Queensbury Promotions. The event signifies Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a significant player in the world of boxing.

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