Anthony Joshua Beats Otto Wallin, Sends Message To Wilder

In a commanding display of skill and unwavering determination, former world champion Anthony Joshua left no room for doubt as he secured a decisive victory over Sweden’s Otto Wallin, marking a clear statement in his quest to reclaim the heavyweight division’s pinnacle. The five-round bout showcased Joshua’s technical prowess, with a relentless pursuit of victory evident from the opening bell.

Facing Wallin in his third consecutive non-title bout, Joshua dismissed it as “just another day in the office,” underscoring his commitment to securing victories irrespective of the title implications. Wallin, whose only previous professional loss was against Fury, struggled to find answers as Joshua delivered a superb left hook in the fifth round, leaving him stumbling towards the ropes.

Simultaneously, Joseph Parker asserted his heavyweight title credentials with a comprehensive victory over Wilder on the same Riyadh bill, throwing an intriguing twist into the pre-fight discussions surrounding a potential Joshua-Wilder bout. Speculation now centers around the winners of February’s clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, creating a dynamic and unpredictable scenario in the heavyweight division.

While addressing Wilder’s fight, Anthony Joshua maintained unwavering focus on his own trajectory, stating, “I wasn’t watching. I just focused on myself…Deontay, everything that he said about me, I could rip him apart right now, but I’m going to take the higher ground.”

Joshua’s triumph in this bout marked his third victory of 2023, following successful outings against Jermaine Franklin Jr in April and a seventh-round stoppage of Robert Helenius in August. With a professional record boasting 27 wins and three defeats, Joshua remains resolute in his pursuit to become a three-time world champion, determined to overcome setbacks against Usyk and the surprising 2019 loss to Andy Ruiz. This resounding performance not only solidifies Joshua’s standing in the heavyweight division but also sets the stage for compelling future matchups that could reshape the landscape of professional boxing.

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