Anthony Joshua v Otto Wallin: Here is everything you need to know

| 2025-01-16 07:23:34

Broadcast details, start time and fight card confirmed

If Joshua (L) claims victory, he will clash against Deontay Wilder on March 9 in a two-fight deal. - AFP

Anthony Joshua will take on Otto Wallin in one of the biggest fight cards of the year at the "Day of Reckoning" on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Joshua (26-3) will lock horns with Wallin in his third fight of the year. He overpowered Jermaine Franklin via decision in April while also getting the better off Robert Helenius via seventh-round knockout in August.

Meanwhile, Wallin (26-1, 1 no-contest) will also step in the ring for the third time this year after beating Helaman Olguin, via unanimous decision in January, and Murat Gassiev, though split decision in September. He has clinched six straight fights.

If Joshua claims victory, he will clash against Deontay Wilder on March 9 in a two-fight deal.

Other top boxers are also fighting at the event which includes Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker in the co-main event.

Additionally, Dmitry Bivol will defend his WBA light heavyweight title against Lyndon Arthur.

Start time

The event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. UK / 11 a.m. ET. Main event ringwalks will begin at 10:30 p.m. UK / 5:30 p.m. ET, but these timings are subject to change due to the duration of the undercard fights.