TYSON FURY’S old opponent Otto Wallin claims he has coronavirus and has put himself in quarantine.
The Swedish boxer gave Fury a big fright when the two fought last September.
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Otto Wallin, who bravely lost to Tyson Fury last year, claims he has contracted coronavirusCredit: Reuters
The Swedish boxer caused Tyson Fury a fair few problems by opening up a huge cut above the Gypsy King’s eyeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
While Fury easily won on points, he suffered a horrific cut against Wallin that required 47 stitches after the bout.
The severity of the gash led many to think the fight should have been stopped.
But of course Fury survived this setback and went on to sensationally hand Deontay Wilder his first ever defeat and win the WBC world title last month.
Wallin, meanwhile, has now been hit by the pandemic sweeping the globe.
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The 29-year-old, who lives in New York, told Boxing Scene: “For me, it’s been very mild. I had a cough, I was sneezing and I felt like I had a light fever. But I didn’t have a fever, actually. And then, I started feeling better.
“But then, I lost all of my sense of taste and smell. I don’t have any smell still, but the taste is coming back.
“I feel fine. That’s kind of the scary part. I haven’t been feeling bad, but I most likely have it.
“That’s why everybody needs to follow the guidelines and stay inside as much as possible and keep practicing social distancing.
“It can be really serious to some people.”
Wallin has revealed that he has NOT been tested however and is in quarantine in his Manhattan apartment.
He was supposed to fight former world champ Lucas Browne this Saturday in the US, but had to withdraw after suffering a foot injury.
The entire show was then cancelled over coronavirus fears.
SunSport has reported how Wallin’s old foe Fury has has urged people in the UK to obey PM Boris Johnson’s warning to stay indoors to slow down the coronavirus pandemic.
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