Wallin stands in Joshua’s way this weekend (Picture: Getty)
Anthony Joshua takes on Otto Wallin in the headline act of the ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in Saudi Arabia tonight.
The two-time heavyweight champion has wins over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius this year but faces a stern test against the Swedish southpaw.
Deontay Wilder is in action on the undercard against Joseph Parker. Should he and Joshua both come through those tests unscathed, the heavyweight rivals are expected to finally meet in the ring in 2024.
Wallin is out to wreck those plans.
Joshua vs Wallin UK fight time and ring walks
A star-studded card featuring eight fights is in store on Saturday, December 23, with the event getting underway from 4pm GMT.
Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in August (Picture: Getty)
Joshua vs Wallin is expected to get underway at around 10:30pm. However, that time is subject to change depending on how undercard fights unfold.
How to watch Joshua vs Wallin on TV
Joshua vs Wallin is being broadcast live on both TNT Sports Box Office and streaming service DAZN, priced at £19.99 on both platforms.
Joshua vs Wallin betting odds
Joshua to win by decision: 11/10
Joshua to win by KO/TKO: 17/10
Wallin to win by decision: 9/2
Wallin to win by KO/TKO: 9/1
Draw: 14/1
Joshua vs Wallin undercard
Six of the eight fights on Saturday night are from the heavyweight division with Daniel Dubois in action against Jarrell Miller, the man once lined up to fight Joshua on his US debut before a string of failed drug tests in 2019.
Away from the heavyweights, Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light-heavyweight title against Lyndon Arthur who is seeking to bring the world title back to Manchester.
Another English fighter in Ellis Zorro is looking to cause a shock when he takes on Jai Opetaia.
Their bout was scheduled to be contested for the IBF cruiserweight title only for Opetaia to vacate the strap this week under pressure from the sanctioning body. The Australian’s Ring Magazine title will still be on the line.
Day of Reckoning card in full
Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker
Dmitry Bivol vs Lyndon Arthur
Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller
Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro
Filip Hrgovic vs Mark de Mori
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel
Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa.
A festive season of sport
‘Day of Reckoning’ is part of a feast of sporting action across the festive period with the World Darts Championship, a packed Premier League schedule and plenty of NFL and NBA action to keep you occupied.
With plenty to tune into, almost half of the UK would rather watch sport over Christmas than see family members, a survey has revealed.
A survey of more than 1,000 Brits conducted by Betfred found that 48% of respondents preferred getting stuck into sports rather than spending time with their nearest and dearest.
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