Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has expressed immense admiration for the upcoming “Day of Reckoning” boxing event in Saudi Arabia, labeling it as the best fight card in history. Joshua, who is set to headline the event with a match against Sweden’s Otto Wallin, praised both the lineup and the fighters he has been training with at the Ben Davison Performance Centre in Harlow, Essex.
The event, which will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV from the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, features a star-studded roster including world champions and top contenders. Among them are Matchroom stablemates Dmitry Bivol and Jai Opetaia, adding to the card’s allure. Joshua, familiar with the Saudi Arabian boxing scene from his previous fights, including a memorable win over Andy Ruiz Jr and a close bout with Oleksandr Usyk, is poised for another major showcase in the Kingdom.
Joshua’s preparation for his bout with Wallin has seen him share the training space with notable fighters like former WBA Featherweight World Champion Leigh Wood and rising welterweight star Pat McCormack. This new training environment, as Joshua describes, is filled with mutual respect and a collective drive to excel, something that he deeply values.
The “Day of Reckoning” event, unprecedented in its scale, also features former WBO World Champion Joseph Parker against Deontay Wilder, IBF No.1 contender Filip Hrgovic against Mark De Mori, and undefeated WBA Light-Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol defending his title against Lyndon Arthur. Cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia is set to face Bromley's Ellis Zorro in another highlight bout.
Joshua’s excitement for the event is palpable. He remarks on the uniqueness of the fight card, suggesting that it’s one that will keep viewers glued to their seats from start to finish. His enthusiasm not only for his own bout but for the entire lineup reflects his deep passion for the sport and his eagerness to be part of what he considers a historic night in boxing.
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