TYSON FURY and Anthony Joshua's Battle of Britain are now in doubt - and could prove to be one of boxing's greatest 'what ifs.
There is still hope if Joshua wins Oleksandr Usyk's world titles in their upcoming rematch.
Tyson Fury photographed with Otto Wallin, ex-opponent
Fury admitted that he was 'wounded" after watching his rival give up the unified belts, and possibly throw away their PS200million megafight.
It leaves him with no control over the outcome of the grudge match. AJ is now pursuing revenge against Usyk and possibly his reputation in a rematch.
One man, however, is in a rare position to have shared the ring WITH BOTH men. He can then sit back and watch how the fight unfolds.
Otto Wallin boxed AJ twice in the amateurs, and then sparred 200 rounds before Joshua beat Charles Martin to win the IBF title.
Fury was then given the fright and 47 stitches four years later, bringing Fury within reach of an enormous upset.
The Gypsy King displayed his resilience by boxing for nine rounds with the brutal gash. He was awarded the decision.
BETTING SPECIAL GET 30/1 ON FURY OR 50/1 ON WILDER FOR HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CLASHWallin, 33, had a great experience with Fury and Joshua, 31 so he decided to back the unbeaten WBC champion for victory with British bragging rights.
Wallin, 30 years old, told SunSport that Fury is his favorite fighter because of his size, awkwardness, and excellent boxing skills.
"But also, because of his confidence and knowing what he is good at, I feel like we have a great relationship.
"Because these reasons, I would give Fury an edge. Joshua is a puncher, and if he can find his hm, he might still be able to hurt Fury.
"But it's the exact same thing with Usyk. He's got to get aggressive and rough Fury up, hit Fury's body, and make it a fight.
"Just by looking at the Usyk fight, Joshua will not beat Fury."
Wallin will have the opportunity to fight Fury in a rematch when he faces Dillian Whyte in London on October 30.
The WBC belt requires Whyte, but the Swede can take it away.
AJ, however, must go back to the drawing boards after being outclassed by Usyk (34), over 12 rounds in front of 70,000 spectators at Tottenham's stadium.
Wallin encouraged his sparring partner to return to the bullish boxing that won him the title in 2005.
He stated that Joshua can win the fight but he must really get down to it and make it tough in there. He must not box with him, or he will be outboxed again.
They should find a way for Joshua to get out of his comfort zone, let go of all the worries and just focus on the ring.
"If he does this, then he can achieve it. But he must get tough and do what Derek Chisora did."
