Anthony Joshua defeated Otto Wallin in a fifth-round TKO stoppage, capping off a perfect 3-0 year and setting him up for a potential bout with Francis Ngannou in 2024.
Anthony Joshua’s aspirations to square off with Deontay Wilder might be in jeopardy. Regardless, the double-time ex-unified boxing heavyweight champ has an exciting 2024 in the pipeline.
Joshua’s recent bout with Otto Wallin was a spectacle. He ruled the ring, leading to a fifth-round TKO stoppage on Saturday. This was the highlight of the Day of Reckoning card in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia.
Joshua’s victory over Wallin marked a flawless 3-0 year. It’s likely to open the door to a significant opportunity in his next fight.
The Joshua vs. Wallin match sparked a buzz. Francis Ngannou and his agent, Marquel Martin, are among those calling for a Joshua vs. Ngannou showdown in 2024.
Billy Quarantillo tweeted, “Is everyone’s audio down or just this sketch stream.” He posted this on December 23, 2023.
Jack ‘Tank’ Shore praised Joshua, tweeting, “Best AJ has looked in years! Great partnership with Ben Davidson! Let’s see him v fury now, regardless of the usyk result!” This tweet was also on December 23, 2023.
Marquel Martin proposed a two-fight deal between Joshua and Ngannou. He suggested the first match in Saudi and then Africa. He tweeted, “Here’s what I think. 2 fight deal Joshua vs Ngannou. Saudi then….Africa. You heard it here first. #Maktub.” This was on December 23, 2023.
Hasim Rahman Jr. commented on Joshua’s performance. He tweeted, “AJ closed the shots how he was supposed to, bittersweet moment for fans who been waiting for Wilder-Joshua to clash.” This was posted on December 24, 2023.