Anthony Joshua-Otto Wallin; Deontay Wilder-Joseph Parker Reportedly In Works For December 26th In Saudi Arabia

By: Sean Crose

If studies are to be believed, former world heavyweight titlists Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua could lastly share the ring. Sadly, nevertheless, they gained’t be dealing with one another. If the information first reported by Dan Rafael is true, Wilder and Joshua may need separate matches once they headline an intriguing card on December 23d in Saudi Arabia. The opponents for every man, ought to the plans truly undergo, are fairly fascinating. Wilder and Joshua is probably not dealing with one another, however they they gained’t be dealing with hacks both.

Joshua is likely to be squaring off in opposition to Otto Wallin, who gave Tyson Fury a hell of a time once they threw down a couple of years again. Wilder, then again, is likely to be battling former world titlist Joseph Parker. Make no mistake about it…these are high quality matchups. Fans would naturally desire Joshua and Wilder struggle one another subsequent month, however this potential card is worthy of consideration none the much less. Why? Because the underdog has an opportunity of successful in every struggle.

Some nonetheless really feel that Joshua is broken items since having been bested twice by Oleksandr Usyk. Wilder, then again, hasn’t fought in over a yr. What’s extra, two of his final three fights noticed him getting stopped throughout the distance by Fury. While it’s true neither of those pairings could be that huge a deal alone, the very fact these fights could share the identical card makes issues thrilling. Things are nothing if not in flux within the present heavyweight division, and there’s no telling who will find yourself on prime when the mud settles, though Usyk is likely to be the operating favourite at this level.

On prime of the heavies, it’s additionally being stated that gentle heavyweight titlist – and Canelo Alvarez conqueror – Dmitry Bivol may seem on the proposed card as properly, presumably taking up Richard Rivera. Yet one other heavyweight, contender Daniel Dubois, could seem on the Christmas week card, additionally.