Otto Wallin, despite establishing his name in professional boxing with a record of 26 wins, recently received backlash. His on aired statements might ignite a debate among fans, as Wallin compared a boxing champion with a former boxing champion.
Recently, on December 23rd, Otto Wallin faced defeat against Anthony Joshua via knockout in round number 5 of the 12 rounds of the fight. From boxing fans to boxing champions, all kept their eyes on Kingdom Arena’s main event where Joshua’s promise to fans was finally fulfilled.
Otto Wallin talks about Anthony Joshua’s defeat
Originally Otto Wallin’s second defeat came against Anthony Joshua. Prior to the December 23rd fight, Wallin faced only a single loss against Tyson Fury back in 2019. After that, no one was able to stop him till the next 4 years, maintaining a six-fight win streak that came to an end in December. Throughout the whole five rounds, Anthony showcased his dominant skills to his opponent, and the damage he did was way too serious. After the 5th round finished, Wallin’s corner, for the safety of their fighter, accepted the knockout loss.
Now Otto Wallin finally broke his silence on his loss to the former WBA champion Joshua. Wallin said, “I really have no excuses; he was just better. He hit me with some really good shots.”
Then Otto compared all the punches of AJ with WBC Champion Tyson Fury’s punches, saying, “He was just better… It was a much tougher fight than what I had with Tyson Fury.”
Now the 33-year-old Swedish heavyweight boxer will need to make a big move in his boxing career because the remarks he made during this interview have already sparked the rumored fight between the former champion and the current champion of boxing.
Joshua vs. Fury bout rumors
This year, Anthony Joshua overcame his doubts about finishing his career against Jermaine Franklin. At England’s O2 Arena, he defeated Jermaine by a unanimous decision. Later, after four months, AJ showed his power where he beat the illegal substance-used boxer Robert Helenius.
In this fight, Joshua’s win came in the 7th round of the bout via knockout. The 34-year-old is now compiling his calendar with three wins, including one against Otto Wallin.
Rumors are building up already that fans may get to see Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in the same ring as earlier. Eddie Hearn also mentioned that Joshua will get the title fight for the third time or the chance to put the World Boxing Championship on his waist.
The power comparison from the side of Otto Wallin may raise the eyebrows of Tyson Fury, as he also has the majority of wins via knockout. What is your take on who has the hardest punching power, Joshua or Fury?
