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    Meet Otto Wallin’s stunning Wag Leilah, the banker who will be hoping heavyweight can earn shock win vs Anthony Joshua

    OTTO WALLIN’S girlfriend Leilah Diong is a banker at JP Morgan.The pair have been dating since May 2020 and are reportedly engaged.
    Otto Wallin and Leilah Diong have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram @ottowallin
    The pair are reported to be engagedCredit: Instagram @ottowallin
    Leilah works as a banker for JP MorganCredit: Instagram @ottowallin
    She is based in New York CityCredit: Instagram @ottowallin
    Wallin is mostly private about his relationships and personal life but has shared photos of himself with Leilah on social media.
    The couple attended a pal’s wedding earlier this year and celebrated an anniversary at a steakhouse in New York City.
    Leilah is based in the Big Apple and has worked for JP Morgan since July 2019.
    She will likely be in attendance to cheer on Wallin when he faces Anthony Joshua on December 23.
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    The Swedish southpaw boasts a 26-1 record – his only defeat coming against Tyson Fury in September 2019.
    However he did make a good impression in that contest after cutting the Gypsy King above the eye before losing on points.
    Since then he has won six fights with his most recent win coming against Murat Gassiev in September.
    Wallin, 32, had a lengthy amateur career ahead of turning pro, including fighting Joshua twice before both men entered the pro ranks.
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    Wallin is set to fight Anthony Joshua on December 23Credit: Instagram @ottowallin
    The Swede previously troubled Tyson Fury in a 2019 clash but was defeatedCredit: Getty
    Though the Swede was on the losing side on points in both of those bouts – in the Haringey Box Cup final in 2010, and in Stockholm in 2011.
    He finished up with an amateur record of 34-12 before turning professional in 2013. More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin tale of the tape: How the two heavyweight boxers compare ahead of huge December showdown

    ANTHONY JOSHUA will be hoping to provide a Christmas cracker when he faces Otto Wallin next month.The English heavyweight is due to battle the Swede in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
    Anthony Joshua is returning to the ring on December 23Credit: AFP
    Swedish star Otto Wallin looks set to be the man to face AJCredit: Getty
    Here’s how the two men stack up ahead of the Middle East clash as both men look to continue their recent winning runs:
    ANTHONY JOSHUA
    After back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk and the end of his WBA, IBF and WBO world titles, the 34-year-old needed a convincing comeback in 2023.
    But his career suffered another bloody nose when he was dragged the distance by Jermaine Franklin on his comeback fight in April.
    There were a couple of boos at the end as AJ claimed the victory via unanimous decision.
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    The Watford-born star did not take long to get back in the ring and he produced a knockout performance to destroy Robert Helenius in the seventh round in August.
    Now at the age of 34, he knows that winning run must continue as he looks to secure future battles with the likes of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.
    Joshua does enjoy a very slight height advantage over Wallin, but after weighing in at 250lb for his last outing, it will be his bulk that will make him the favourite.
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    Here’s how the two heavyweights stack up
    OTTO WALLIN
    The tricky southpaw famously gave Fury an almighty scare.
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    He fought the Gypsy King in Las Vegas back in September 2019 – and the Brit needed his cut man to save him that night.
    Fury was caught with a huge left hook from Wallin in the third round, and at the end of the sixth, the ringside doctor was called in to have a look at the gash.
    The now WBC champ was forced to go into panic mode and stepped up his attacks over worries it might be stopped and he barraged his way into a points win, but not before some scares along the way from the brave Swede.
    Now Wallin, who is two years younger than AJ, will be hoping to go one better by beating his next English opponent.
    While his knockout record is not as good as Joshua’s, with 14 from his 28 bouts, that loss to Fury is the only blemish on his record.
    And he already has experience of facing AJ as the pair fought twice as amateurs before hitting the pro ranks – although the Swede was on the losing side on points in both of fights.
    But he comes into this one on a six-match winning streak since that clash with Fury, and he had his hand-raised last time out after claiming a split decision triumph over Murat Gassiev in September.
    Otto Wallin gave Tyson Fury a huge scare when they fought back in 2019Credit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua ‘signs up Tyson Fury’s former coach’ after taking Gypsy King’s place in December 23 fight

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has reportedly hired Tyson Fury’s former coach Ben Davison to help him train for his fight with Otto Wallin.The heavyweight is set to face Wallin in Saudi Arabia on December 23 – when Fury was initially scheduled to fight Oleksandr Usyk.
    Anthony Joshua will be trained by Ben Davison for his next fightCredit: Getty
    Davison previously trained Tyson Fury for his first clash with Deontay WilderCredit: Willie Vass
    Davison will be Joshua’s fifth coach in just over two years, report the Daily Star.
    Joshua parted ways with long-term trainer Robert McCracken following his first defeat to Usyk.
    AJ then worked with Robert Garcia and Angel Fernandez but split after losing to Usyk for a second time.
    He then partnered with Derrick James for his wins over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius.
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    James will remain Joshua’s permanent coach but is unable to train him for the Wallin clash due to his commitment to another boxer, Ryan Garcia, who has a fight on December 2.
    That means Davison will only help out Joshua on a one-time basis, with the training camp to take place in the UK.
    Joshua, 34, is understood to have already begun working with Davison at his gym in Essex.
    It is a return to the limelight for Davison who helped Fury throughout his comeback to the ring.
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    He was in the Gypsy King’s corner for his first bout with Deontay Wilder which ended in a draw.
    Fury then split with Davison to work with SugarHill Steward as he wanted to improve his knock-out power. More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn labelled ‘absolutely gorgeous’ as she puts on busty display in tiny bikini

    FANS believe their favourite fruity boxing ring girl can keep them healthy by providing two of their five a day… an Apoll and a beach! Influencer Apollonia Llewellyn claimed she is “back to living on the beach for the foreseeable” as she posed in a tiny bikini for a tanned snap.

    Apollonia Llewellyn claimed her home will be a shore thingCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Even gold has little hold as Apollonia struggles to fit into this gleaming bikiniCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    The Misfits star seemed to be bearing up well to her location revelation as she stood smiling indoors with the sea behind her in Los Angeles.
    The social media sensation’s coastal confession even sparked a debate amongst her admirers about the best place to live.
    But after looking at her bronzed images, the verdict from her fans appeared to be it was not so much “where” you go but “with whom”.
    “Wish I was with you,” said one, speaking on behalf of many – who all felt they would be, er, Los in paradise with her in LA.
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    But one enthusiast did answer with an emphatic emphasis on geography: “Ocean or lake beach is best place to live.”
    Fans called Apollonia, 24, “super woman” and “absolutely gorgeous”.
    And another claimed: “You always take my breath away.”
    Earlier in the week, the swimwear model from Leeds shared photos from an altogether different locale – murky Manchester.
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    And although she still only dressed in a white mini-skirt and low-cut black top, she did at least make a passing nod to the wintry weather – by adding a bucket hat to her outfit.
    But wherever Apollonia she is, she reigns and shines in the minds of her army of online admirers, including 5.2milion followers on Facebook.
    Poor Apollonia might have to put up with sun, sea and sand ‘for the foreseeable’Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    It’s not just the sea that can be a dazzling blue as fans wished there were more months in the year when they saw a peak – or two – of her new calendarCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The largest item on Apollonia in this snap is her footwear as she shows her confidence in the weather in this selfieCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Maybe Apollonia was saying to herself here, ‘I’m pink therefore I’m glam’Credit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Who is Otto Wallin? Anthony Joshua’s next opponent who scared Tyson Fury

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is stepping back inside the ring for what should be a Christmas cracker of a fight.Against him will be Otto Wallin, a tricky southpaw who gave Tyson Fury an almighty scare.
    Otto Wallin is next up for Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
    Wallin fought Fury in Las Vegas back in September 2019, and the Gypsy King’s hero cut man saved him that night.
    The Brit heavyweight was caught with a huge left hook from Wallin which landed flush late in the third-round of the bout.
    At the end of the sixth-round the ringside doctor was called in to have a look at the gash.
    Fury was forced to go into panic mode and stepped up his attacks over worries it might be stopped.
    He barraged his way into a points win, but not before some scares along the way from the brave Swede.
    Tyson Fury suffered a horror gash in his fight against Otto WallinCredit: Getty
    Who is Otto Wallin?
    Otto Wallin is a Swedish heavyweight boxer, who is next up for Anthony Joshua on December 23.
    He was born on 21 November, 1990, making him 32 years old.
    Wallin had a lengthy amateur career ahead of turning pro, including fighting Joshua twice before both men entered the pro ranks.
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    Though the Swede was on the losing side on points in both of those bouts – in the Haringey Box Cup final in 2010, and in Stockholm in 2011.
    He finished up with an amateur record of 34-12 before he became professional in 2013.
    Wallin’s only pro loss was against Tyson FuryCredit: Getty
    What is Otto Wallin’s boxing record?
    Otto Wallin has a pro record of 26 wins, 1 loss and 1 no contest from his 28 fights.
    He has won 14 of those by knockout.
    The only defeat on Wallin’s record was against Fury.
    Wallin was set to fight Dillian Whyte in October 2021, but the bout was called off after Whyte suffered a shoulder injury in the build up.
    Otto Wallin’s last 10 fights
    30 Sept 2023 – Murat Gassiev (WON – split decision)27 Jan 2023 – Helaman Olguin (WON – unanimous decision)26 May 2022 – Rydell Booker (WON – unanimous decision)5 Feb 2022 – Kamil Sokolowski (WON – points eight rounder)20 Feb 2021 – Dominic Breazeale (WON – unanimous decision)15 Aug 2020 – Travis Kauffman (WON – TKO round five)14 Sept 2019 – Tyson Fury (LOST – unanimous decision)13 Apr 2019 – Nick Kisner (no contest after Kisner cut from accidental headbutt)21 Apr 2018 – Adrian Granat (WON – unanimous decision)27 Jan 2018 – Srdan Govedarica (WON – KO round three) More

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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk new date ‘revealed’ as Anthony Joshua steps in for December 23 Saudi fight

    TYSON FURY’S fight date against Oleksandr Usyk has reportedly been agreed for February 17 in Saudi Arabia.It comes after rival Anthony Joshua stepped in on December 23 to battle Otto Wallin.
    Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to clash in Saudi Arabia on February 17Credit: Getty
    Anthony Joshua is ready to fight on December 23Credit: Splash
    Fury and Usyk were initially set to fight on that date in a winner-takes-all world heavyweight unifier.
    But ESPN claims it was put on ice after Fury almost suffered a shock defeat to UFC legend Francis Ngannou.
    And the Gypsy King will instead take on Usyk on February 17, with the Saudis playing host again.
    Fury had been hoping to crown 2023 with a show-stopping battle against Usyk on December 23.
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    The pair have been exchanging verbals for months, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
    But Fury stunned supporters when he announced he would first be taking on MMA icon Ngannou in a money-spinning bout in the Middle East.
    The boxer was expected to make light work of his opponent but was floored during an incredible bout before being handed a controversial win.
    It’s reckoned Fury was not in the right condition to make a quick turnaround for such a huge fight.
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    As a result, rival Joshua has filled the vacant December 23 date with a battle against former Fury opponent Wallin.
    The event will also see Deontay Wilder, who played out an epic trilogy against the Gypsy King, take on Fury’s training partner Joseph Parker.
    As for Fury and Usyk, they are now set to collide in Saudi Arabia on February 17.
    The reported agreement comes after former middleweight champion George Groves suggested Fury could retire from boxing instead.
    Groves said: “He might retire. It might be the last time we see him. It’s not a dig.
    “It makes no sense that he has a life and death fight with a cage fighter, who has been boxing for weeks, and that he had to get up off of the floor to win.
    “He clearly wasn’t prepared and maybe he’d done a bit of training, but he hadn’t done any real training, any competitive training, his mindset was not there.
    “People have said time and time again that when people doubt Fury, that’s when he rises to the occasion and he has proven that in the past.
    “But does he really want to do that now, at thirty-five-years-old with all the things that he has achieved?” More

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    Oleksandr Usyk reveals he has signed contract to switch sports if he beats Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

    OLEKSANDR USYK has revealed that he will be switching sports should he beat Tyson Fury.The Ukrainian boxer is expected to take on the Gypsy King in February next year.
    Oleksandr Usyk will take up a new sport if he beats Tyson FuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    He will fight the Gypsy King next yearCredit: Reuters
    The two heavyweights were supposed to battle on December 23, but it was pushed back after Fury’s controversial win over UFC star Francis Ngannou.
    The fight, however, could be Usyk’s last in professional boxing should he beat the Brit.
    The 36-year-old has revealed that he has signed a contract to play football.
    The Ukrainian will join Polissya in his native Ukraine on a one-year deal.
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    He told ESNews: “I win, and then I go and play football.
    “I have a contract signed with the number one football team [in Ukraine], Polissya number one!”
    Back in February 2022, Usyk made an appearance for the club against Veres in a friendly match.
    He did miss a sitter during his time on the pitch, but it did not affect the result as Polissya won 2-1.
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    Usyk made an appearance for Polissya in a friendly match last yearCredit: Getty
    He was also seen in a video put out by the club training with the rest of the players.
    Polissya has previously confirmed the collaboration between themselves and the boxer.
    A statement read: “The president of the club, Hennadiy Butkevich and Oleksandr Usyk concluded an official agreement on football cooperation for one year.
    “Usyk will perform under No.17. Expect other details of the contract later.”
    After his 14-minute cameo appearance, the southpaw admitted that he would like to try his luck in English football
    He said: “England. I like it, it’s tougher. There’s fewer boys fall rolling and screaming, ‘Ouch.’
    “I mean, they go toe to toe, the bone sticks out and they keep running. I like this kind of football better.” More

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    Daniel Dubois set for boxing comeback on Anthony Joshua undercard with fight against disgraced heavyweight

    DANIEL DUBOIS is set to return on Anthony Joshua’s undercard in Saudi Arabia against disgraced American Jarrell Miller.Dubois, 26, suffered a second defeat of his professional career in August when he was knocked out by Oleksandr Usyk in Poland.
    Daniel Dubois is looking to bounce back from a loss to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Dubois was counted out after Usyk dropped him in the ninth roundCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Much of the talk after the fight centred around the fifth round when Dubois sent Usyk down to the canvas – only for the referee to deem the shot a low blow.
    Unified champion Usyk, 36, climbed off the deck after several minutes on the floor and went on to win by stoppage.
    The loss comes three years after his first pro defeat at the hands of Joe Joyce.
    But the showing Dubois produced against Usyk means he will remain in the world title picture.
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    And he is now expected to make his comeback against undefeated Miller, 35, on the undercard of an event that will see both Joshua and Deontay Wilder face off against different opponents.
    Miller was in line to take on AJ, 34, back in 2019 before he failed multiple drug tests and was booted off the show.
    Andy Ruiz Jr took his place and ended up stopping Joshua in one of the biggest ever heavyweight shocks.
    Miller, who has 26 fights and one draw on his record, did not fight between November 2018 and June 2022, before he returned with wins over journeymen Ariel Esteban Bracamonte and Derek Cardenas.
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    Jarrell Miller failed drug tests in 2019 before he was due to face Anthony JoshuaCredit: Getty
    Miller spent a lot of time trash talking Joshua before he failed his drug testsCredit: Getty
    He then stopped ageing former world champion Lucas Browne, 44, in the sixth round of their clash back in March.
    But he has done little to suggest he is a world-level contender in the division.
    Meanwhile, AJ is set take on Swedish southpaw Otto Wallin, who slashed a 49-stitch gash into Tyson Fury’s eye when they boxed in 2019.
    And Bronze Bomber Wilder, 38, – another Fury victim – will face the Morecambe giant’s best pal and training partner Joseph Parker.
    SunSport understands the plan was for AJ to have another keep-warm fight in March and then launch a bid for the IBF heavyweight title.
    But the money on offer from the kingdom convinced Watford’s London 2012 legend to suspend his carefully made plans and dive into the mega-money event.
    The Brit’s inclusion on the show was confirmed on Monday when he posed for a photo with Turki Alalshikh, the new driving force behind Saudi’s entertainment and tourism takeover.
    It replaces Fury’s undisputed clash with Usyk – which was originally set for December 23 but now looks set to take place in February. More