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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin: Start time, TV channel, live stream and full undercard as AJ tops epic Saudi bill

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA now turns his attention to a dangerous fight with Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.AJ, 34, is looking for a third win in a row after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, as he attempts to put himself into position for more potentially blockbuster fights in 2024.
      Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in AugustCredit: Reuters
      Tyson Fury was famously cut by Otto Wallin during their fight in 2019Credit: ESPN
      Next up is Wallin, the Swede who left Tyson Fury covered in blood and needing 47 stitches above his eye during their close encounter four years ago.
      Wallin, 33, has won all six of his fights since, but only one has come via knockout and he hasn’t looked anywhere near the threat he did against Fury in Las Vegas.
      Joshua could be elevated into a mandatory position to fight for the IBF title – currently held by Usyk – with a win over Wallin, with potential mega-fights against Fury or Deontay Wilder also on his radar.
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      Having struggled with lefties in the past, however, Joshua will need to be on his A-game against Wallin if he wants to fight for a world title again.
      Fans certainly can’t wait for this humdinger to start.
      AJ’s fall from grace has been tough to see for supporters, with many still reckoning he can mix with the very best of the heavyweight world.
      Against Wallin, Joshua has the chance to show he can indeed carry the hopes of a nation once more.
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      And with rival Tyson Fury almost getting beaten by Wallin, a win would certainly boost AJ’s confidence ahead of a potential showdown with Deontay Wilder.

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      Who are their trainers?
      Joshua had previously been working with Derrick James this year, employing him for the wins over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius.
      James hails from Texas in the USA and is known for his work with unified welterweight king Errol Spence Jr.
      But he switched up tactics by employing none other than Ben Davidson for his clash with Wallin.
      Davidson famously coached Tyson Fury for his first fight against Deontay Wilder and is known for his patient tactical style.
      As for Wallin, he is working with Joey Gamache, a former lightweight and super featherweight boxer.
      Gamache won 55 of his 59 pro fights and will be encouraging Wallin to go for the KO.
      Wallin will be a tough opponent for AJCredit: Getty
      What belts are on the line?
      Neither fighter currently holds any of the major heavyweight belts.
      But victory is likely to set up a battle against the winner of Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker.
      And the victor of that bout could then end up taking on one of Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk to become champion of the world.
      Wallin does boast the WBA Inter-Continental belt though, and AJ will be more than happy to grab that from the Swede.
      When is Joshua vs Wallin?

      Anthony Joshua’s big clash with Otto Wallin will take place on Saturday, December 23.
      The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Ring-walks for the main event will likely get going from 11pm GMT.

      Joshua is hoping to continue his winning runCredit: Getty
      What happened at the weigh-in?
      Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin have completed their weigh-ins and are all set for their huge bout on Saturday night.
      AJ will go into the clash in Saudi Arabia at 251lbs, while his Swedish opponent will fight at 238.6lbs.
      Anthony Joshua has completed his weigh-in ahead of his fight with Otto Wallin on Saturday nightCredit: GETTY
      What happened in Joshua’s last fight?
      AJ’s last fight saw him take on Robert Helenius in August.
      The two giants went toe-to-toe for seven rounds at the O2 Arena in London.
      But it was Joshua who emerged victorious with a fierce KO, extending his record to 27-3.
      What happened in Wallin’s last fight?
      The Swede saw his record move to 26-1 with victory over Murat Gassiev in September.
      Wallin won a split decision after 12 brilliant rounds.
      And the result saw him become the WBA Inter-Continental champ.
      SunSport’s prediction
      This is going to be a brutal and bloody fight.
      But Joshua has a point to prove, especially with a clash against Deontay Wilder on the line.
      And we reckon the Brit will get the KO against Wallin.
      The fight will be available on DAZNCredit: PA
      What TV channel is Joshua vs Wallin on and can it be live streamed?

      Joshua vs Wallin will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
      If you have purchased the PPV, you can live stream the huge bill in Saudi Arabia via the DAZN app.
      TNT Sports Box Office will also be showing the event.

      What is the Joshua vs Wallin PPV price?

      DAZN subscribers can purchase the bout for £19.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the US.
      If you have not already subscribed to DAZN in the UK, you can join DAZN for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
      A flexible pass, worth £19.99 a month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
      You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
      In the US, you can purchase a DAZN monthly subscription for $24.99 a month or $224.99 a year.
      DAZN also provide an option for $19.99 per month, but you will be locked into a 12-month contract.
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      TNT Sports Box Office will also be showing the event in the UK for a PPV price of £19.99.

      Full card details
      The card is going to be a massive one, packed with heavyweight bust-ups.
      Deontay Wilder is fighting Joseph Parker in the co-main event, while Daniel Dubois is also going to be in action.
      Dubois will take on former drug cheat Jarrell Miller, who was supposed to fight AJ back in June 2019.

      Dmitry Bivol, Filip Hrgovic and Jai Opetaia are all going to feature on the card too.

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      Inside Anthony Joshua’s training camp for must-win Wallin fight as coach reveals bold prediction and why Brit is unique

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will edge closer to world title glory with a knockout win against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, says the man tasked with helping deliver another brutal finish. SunSport has been given exclusive access inside AJ’s gruelling training camp ahead of his must-win scrap against the Swedish slugger.
      Anthony Joshua continues his path back to world titles against Otto WallinCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Joshua, as ever, has been putting in the hard yards in trainingCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      SunSport has been given exclusive access inside Joshua’s training campCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      New coach Ben Davison is predicting AJ will secure a brutal KO winCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      A win would set up a mouthwatering February fight against Deontay Wilder – provided the American banger also does the business against former world champ Joseph Parker this weekend.
      And AJ’s new coach Ben Davison, who famously guided Tyson Fury back from an inactive 28st to the brink of heavyweight glory against Wilder, isn’t expecting his new client to fluff his lines in the desert.
      In an exclusive sit-down, the 33-year-old told SunSport: “I think there is a high chance that the fight ends early, if I’m honest.
      “I think Otto is coming out with all the talk and all the confidence and – if he genuinely does believe those things – I would not be surprised if it went early.
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      “I am not banking on that, I would not say we are specifically planning on that.
      “I just think opportunities to capitalise on what we have been working on will present themselves.”
      Davison says he has been left “excited” having worked with AJ over the last few weeks and believes the Watford brawler can continue on his journey to the very top.
      “What makes AJ different to the other fighters I’ve worked with is his level of professionalism,” added Davison, who was only drafted in at the last-minute as AJ’s normal coach Derrick James wasn’t around to take the short-notice fight.
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      Joshua has only lost three fights as a professional and has a stunning KO recordCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      AJ’s performance director agrees with Davison on the method of victoryCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Davison explained: “He’s a one per center. And I love that because it tells me the AJ story still has lots of life left in it.
      “I know he is in love with the game.
      “I know he is dedicated and the level of professionalism that he shows gives me a lot of excitement.”
      Ben Hiney, AJ’s childhood friend and Performance Director, is even more confident of his chances against 32-year-old Wallin.
      He said: “I definitely think there will be a KO.
      “I am fully aware of the gameplan that we have going into this.
      “My prediction is AJ inside six.”
      A KO finish seemingly wouldn’t surprise AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn either by the sounds of it.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes his man is there to ‘take someone’s head off’Credit: Getty

      He told SunSport: “He’s a fighter, he’s a prizefighter, he is here to take someone’s head off.
      “He is done trying to be the perfect role model and ambassador that he felt was his obligation to be.
      “He is comfortable in himself and he wants to behave how he wants to behave.”
      SunSport’s exclusive access to the inner workings of Team AJ has given a glimpse into how the former unified world champ keeps on top of his game at the age of 34.
      And this includes the fuel needed to run the machine.
      Joshua has looked nice and focused ahead of the big fightCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Joshua will lace the boots and gloves up once again out in Saudi ArabiaCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      The Brit boxer’s personal chef has revealed TWENTY eggs are consumed on an average dayCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Wesley Cannonier is the Brit’s personal chef and revealed the boxer consumes TWENTY eggs a day – and is even allowed to indulge his sweet tooth.
      Alongside breakfast, lunch and dinner, AJ will feast on two “snack sessions”, consisting of protein bars, fruit, nuts, vegetables and blended shakes.
      Wesley plans his client’s diet to total 5,000 calories a day.
      He told SunSport: “It’s around 20 eggs a day. Compared to other athletes it’s incredible what the man eats.
      “He likes chicken and he’s not too fussy. But he doesn’t like added herbs on top [of his food].
      “Every athlete has a sweet tooth, they can have snack drawers.
      “But AJ’s discipline is one of the best I’ve ever seen. I’ll make protein bars that the whole camp like, carrot cake, all with 75 per cent less sugar.

      “If you are that disciplined you can have a sweet tooth – but it’s not going to be every day.”
      And come Saturday night in Saudi, Joshua will be hoping it is sweet victory he tastes to stay in the big time.

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      Joshua will be hoping he is at his brutal best as he takes on Swedish slugger WallinCredit: SBX STUDIOS
      Wallin has just one loss on his record – that came in 2019 against a certain Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More

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      Carl Froch’s wife Rachael puts on busty display in see-through top with fans loving revealing outfit

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      CARL FROCH’S wife Rachael left fans in awe as she enjoyed a date night with her husband.The model put on a busty display in a see-through top as she shared a series of snaps from their evening.
      Rachael Froch put on a busty display in a see-through mesh topCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
      The model enjoyed a Christmas date night with husband Carl FrochCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
      Froch looked loved up with his wife in the festive snapsCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
      She stunned in a glittering mesh top and black skirt as she posed in several selfies with her husband.
      The couple looked loved up in the snaps as they headed on a Christmas date night this week.
      Rachael smiled for the camera whilst holding a glass of sparkling wine in one photo.
      She also included a mirror selfie of the pair, with Froch kissing her neck from behind.
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      In the caption, Rachael wrote: “Christmas date night. These fur cuffs are everything.”
      Her followers were left swooning over the couple in the comments section.
      One fan wrote: “And the best looking couple award goes to.”
      Another simply added: “Beautiful.”
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      Rachael’s fans were left in awe of her revealing outfitCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
      She is no stranger to showing off her physique on social mediaCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
      A third follower also commented: “Such a beautiful couple.”
      Froch, who has admitted he Googled his wife before they met, married Rachael in 2019 and the pair have three children together.
      Rachael also co-hosts a podcast with her husband titled Froch on Fighting.
      The former super-middleweight world champion is now a popular boxing pundit after ending his career with a 33-2 professional record.
      Froch retired after knocking out George Groves in their highly-anticipated rematch at Wembley Stadium in 2014.
      Froch married Rachael in 2019 and the pair have three children togetherCredit: Instagram @rachael.froch
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      Anthony Joshua unveils plan to ‘expose cracks in Otto Wallin’s armoury’ as he admits defeat risks costing him his career

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has unveiled how is ready to “expose cracks in Otto Wallin’s armoury” in his upcoming fight on Saturday.The Brit is making his final preps ahead of the showdown in Saudia Arabia against the Swede as a defeat could cost the fighter his career.
      Anthony Joshua is ready to ‘expose cracks in Otto Wallin’s armoury’Credit: Getty
      Joshua will fight Wallin on Saturday night in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      AJ, 34, is looking for a third win in a row after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, as he attempts to put himself into a position for more potential blockbuster fights in 2024.
      Wallin has won all six of his fights since losing to Tyson Fury in 2019, but only one has come via knockout.
      Going into the fight AJ is the favourite which could see him redeem his IBF title – currently held by Usyk.
      And Joshua is desperate to show the Swede his A-game who he thinks does not look anywhere near the threat he did against Fury in Las Vegas.
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      He said: “Sure, I’m the favourite, that’s been the case for pretty much every fight of my professional career but that doesn’t mean I’m overlooking my opponent, Otto Wallin. 
      “That said, he’s not in the calibre of fighter that I am.
      “And there’s been a lot of talk. The more I hear it from him, the better I feel.
      “He thinks he’s getting in my head, instead all he’s showing us is the cracks he’s got in his armoury, which I intend to expose.”
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      With a win over Wallin, potential mega-fights against Fury or Deontay Wilder are on the cards.
      Wallin has had one loss in his professional career which was against Fury who he left covered in blood and needing 47 stitches above his eye during their close encounter four years ago.
      But a loss on Saturday is not an option for the Brit who must secure a win if he wants to fight for a world title again.
      AJ continued: “I can’t afford to lose on Saturday night. Defeat and there’s no talk of the next fight, of Deontay Wilder and becoming a three-time champion.
      “That’s the stark reality of what I’m up against.
      “Am I worried? Am I tense? No, not one bit. I arrived in Saudi Arabia feeling totally calm and relaxed, and that sensation hasn’t changed since coming here.
      “A defeat would knock everything off-kilter – that’s always been the case – but I’m not even allowing myself to entertain the idea.”
      The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with ring-walks for the main event will likely get going from 11pm GMT. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin boost: Get AJ to win and land 125+ punches in Day of Reckoning bout at 6/4 with Sky Bet

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      Joseph Parker fumes at ‘stupid question’ in Deontay Wilder press conference… and fans completely agree with him

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      JOSEPH PARKER lashed out at a “stupid question” after Deontay Wilder vowed to send him to sleep. Parker looks to KO Deontay Wilder’s super-fight with Anthony Joshua next year by upsetting the American on Saturday night.
      Joseph Parker fumed at a ‘stupid question’ asked in the press conferenceCredit: Getty

      But the hard-hitting Bronze Bomber – now nicknamed Doctor Sleep – warned that the New Zealander is in for an early night.
      Wilder, 38, said: “End of the day, people have things to do. They wanna come and see a fight and after that they want to go party.
      “So when you’re watching me don’t blink, I’m going to give you what you want to see.
      “Nowadays my name is Doctor Sleep. And I’ve definitely got the NyQuil in the right hand so I hope he brings a pillow and a blanket.
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      “It gets a little chilly at night.”
      Parker, 31, was not best pleased when press conference host Dev Sahni asked if he will be “bringing a pillow”.
      He sharply replied: “Don’t ask me silly questions. That’s a stupid question, onto the next one.”
      And fans were on Parker’s side as one said: “Disrespectful question to any fighter.”
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      Another added: “That was disrespectful.”
      One agreed: “What sort of question is that like.”
      But another argued: “The number of clowns thinking that was a serious question.”
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      Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder warned there will be an ‘UPSET’ on the cards… which will wreck 2024 fight plan

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Deontay Wilder have been warned an upset is on the cards in Saudi Arabia – which would wreck their super-fight. Behind the scenes, the pair of former world champions have agreed a deal to finally face off next year.
      Anthony Joshua is set to fight Deontay Wilder next yearCredit: Getty
      But a slip up for either KO’s the super-fightCredit: Getty
      But, first, Joshua must beat Otto Wallin, while Wilder has to get past Joseph Parker on the same card in Saudi Arabia.
      And Hall of Famer Frank Warren – who promotes Tyson Fury – believes a spanner could be thrown in the works come fight night.
      Warren told talkSPORT: “Wallin and Parker are in these fights because they feel they’ve got a chance and they feel they can win and if they do win then they go on to bigger and better things next year.
      “So, these are really going to be competitive fights, they certainly are on paper.
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      “And the rest of the card, a couple of them are really good quality fights, I feel like there must be an upset in there somewhere.”
      Joshua, 34, and Wilder, 38, are being lined up for a March 9 showdown back in Saudi to at last settle their score.
      So AJ knows anything but victory over Wallin could be potentially career ending.
      Joshua admitted: “I’m looking to do a demolition job, 100 per cent. I am looking to do a good job. I will do a good job. I have purse focus on Saturday.
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      “That’s where my heart and soul, every cell in my body is fully focused toward Otto Wallin and doing what I know I can do.
      “It’s not hard to stay focused, I made that commitment in my life to stay fully locked in.
      “I will perform and do my job. I can definitely also window shop in my life, but I also have to say that this is the checkpoint and if I don’t get past this then there is no future.”
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      Tyson Fury ‘to jet out to Saudi Arabia TWO MONTHS before Oleksandr Usyk fight’ as promoter defends his training camp

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      TYSON FURY is reportedly heading to Saudi Arabia TWO MONTHS before fighting Oleksandr Usyk after his camp plans came under fire. Fury faces Usyk in the heavyweight division’s first ever four-belt title unification on February 17 in Riyadh.
      Tyson Fury is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in February 17Credit: EPA
      And, according to the Daily Star, he will make his way to the Middle East on December 30, a full seven weeks before the bout.
      That means Fury would spend Christmas with wife Paris and his seven kids, but swerve a New Year’s celebration at home to get preparations under way.
      The Gypsy King almost suffered a disastrous and embarrassing defeat against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou in their crossover clash in October.
      He was dropped by the massive underdog and deemed fortunate to walk away with a controversial win on the scorecards.
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      Fury, 35, touched down in Saudi only a week before that fight, but things look to be different for the historic unification with Usyk, 36.
      His own dad John hit out at his training camp for the Ngannou fight and claimed even now it is a “CIRCUS”.
      John even said his son’s training camp showed he was “in decline”, leading to fears he could be outclassed by Usyk.
      But Fury’s Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren was quick to speak out in defence of the undefeated WBC champion.
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      Warren told Boxing Social: “Tyson’s the guy getting in the ring. His dad has obviously got his views. Everybody’s got a view.
      “Obviously his dad cares about him but, at the end of the day, Tyson’s getting in the ring and it’s his decision who he has to train him.”
      Fury is already in camp in his traditional Morecambe base and has been sparring unbeaten prospects Thomas Carty and Moses Itauma.
      His head coach Sugarhill Steward came over from America to oversee the preparations.
      Fury has alreadt been sparring unbeaten stars Moses Itauma and Thomas CartyCredit: @thomas_carty More