Anthony Joshua concluded 2023 with a commanding victory over Otto Wallin in the highly anticipated 'Day of Reckoning' fight in Saudi Arabia.
The Nigerian-born boxer left Wallin with a bleeding nose in the ring, prompting his corner to stop the fight after the fifth round.
Coinciding with Deontay Wilder's surprising loss to Joseph Parker on the same card, the stage is set for a potential future showdown between Joshua and Wilder.
Right from the opening bell, Joshua displayed aggressive intent, immediately pressuring Wallin and unleashing powerful combinations.
His relentless attack paid off as he bloodied Wallin’s nose.
In the fifth round, Joshua landed a thunderous right hand-left hook combination that rocked Wallin, followed by a barrage of punches that left his opponent reeling against the ropes.
Sensing Wallin’s vulnerability, his corner made the decision to stop the fight, granting Joshua a technical knockout victory.
Looking forward, Joshua's next moves remain uncertain, with potential matchups against the winner of the upcoming Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury bout or a potential showdown with Filip Hrgovic on the horizon.
Despite Wilder's recent defeat, Joshua also keeps the door open for a future face-off with him.
