Anthony Joshua delivered an emphatic conclusion to the last major boxing event in 2023. In a decisive match, the British boxer overcame Otto Wallin with a series of powerful punches, leading to a TKO victory in the 5th round. This win marked Wallin’s first knockout loss, a significant moment in the Swedish fighter’s career.
The ‘Day of Reckoning’ event, hosted in Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena, was a resounding success despite a relatively subdued Saudi Arabian audience. The event drew in a constellation of stars, including Devin Haney, Conor McGregor, and Cristiano Ronaldo, adding to the glamour of the night.
The fight card was filled with dramatic KO finishes, though the evening’s most unexpected outcome was Deontay Wilder’s unanimous decision loss to New Zealand’s Joseph Parker.
Full Fight Card Results
- Main Event: Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin: Joshua emerged victorious over Wallin by TKO.
- High-Stakes Match: Joseph Parker secured a win against Deontay Wilder by unanimous decision.
- Title Bout: Dmitry Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur unanimously, retaining the WBA lightweight title.
- Undercard Fights:
- Daniel Dubois triumphed over Jarrell Miller by TKO.
- Agit Kabayel defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by TKO.
- Jai Opetaia won against Ellis Zorro by KO.
- Filip Hrgovic overcame Mark de Mori by KO.
- Frank Sanchez scored a victory against Junior Fa by TKO.
This series of matches, marked by their decisive finishes, made the event memorable in the boxing world as 2023 drew close.
