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Anthony Joshua's upcoming fight against Otto Wallin has been confirmed as the headline bout of the mega-card in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
The British boxer has secured the top spot over Deontay Wilder's clash with Joseph Parker in what promises to be a Christmas extravaganza.
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The highly anticipated event, dubbed the "Day of Reckoning," will feature boxing stars such as Dmity Bivol and Daniel Dubois taking to the ring in the Middle East.
Initially, there was confusion over the No1 spot, with both AJ vs Wallin and Wilder vs Parker being billed as joint-headliners.
But it has now been officially confirmed that American ace Deontay Wilder will face Parker in the second-last fight of the night.
This means that Joshua and Wallin have been granted the top slot, setting the stage for a challenging test for the British boxer.
Joshua's Redemption and Wallin's Impressive Record
Anthony Joshua is looking to re-establish himself as one of the top heavyweights in the division after losing his belts to Oleksandr Usyk.
His opponent, Otto Wallin, has only lost once in his 28-fight career, with his sole defeat coming against WBC king Tyson Fury.
The winner of this bout is expected to face either Wilder or Parker in 2024, with many boxing fans eagerly anticipating a showdown between Joshua and Wilder.
If that fight materializes, the victor could potentially go on to face the winner of the Fury vs Usyk match scheduled for February.
Unifying the Heavyweight Division
The upcoming fights have the potential to unify the heavyweight division for the first time since Lennox Lewis accomplished the feat 23 years ago.
Fans are eagerly awaiting Anthony Joshua's performance in Saudi Arabia, with many expressing their confidence in his ability to put on a show.
One fan said, "It's never in doubt, it should be the main event."
Another declared, "AJ the landlord."
Joshua's popularity was also acknowledged, with one observer stating, "Joshua is the bigger star, it is what it is."
Another fan added, "Joshua is still the bigger draw."
