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The global boxing fraternity braces itself for a monumental night as former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder gear up for separate fights on December 23 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This colossal event boasts a stacked card promising an electrifying showcase of pugilistic talent.
The highly anticipated matchups will see Joshua square off against Otto Wallin, while Wilder steps into the ring against former champion Joseph Parker. A potential collision between the two titans looms in 2024 if both emerge victorious from their respective contests.
Supporting the marquee fights, the undercard promises a barrage of thrilling clashes. WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Manchester's Lyndon Arthur, while Londoner Ellis Zorro challenges WBC cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia. British heavyweight Daniel Dubois squares off against American Jarrell Miller in a clash destined to ignite the ring.
Originally scheduled to headline, Tyson Fury's bout against Oleksandr Usyk was derailed following Fury's recent clash with Francis Ngannou. Nonetheless, the event's lineup, curated by Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions, stands as a testament to the resplendence of this sport.
Both Joshua and Wilder aim for redemption after losing their world titles to Usyk and Fury respectively. With Joshua boasting a record of 26 wins, including 23 knockouts, and Wilder renowned as one of heavyweight history's most formidable knockout artists, anticipation for their return to glory surges.
The night also showcases rising talent, with Dubois seeking redemption after his loss to Usyk and Bivol defending his title for the eleventh time against the undefeated Zorro.
Previously in discussions with Saudi Arabia-based Skills Challenge, Joshua and Wilder's upcoming fights mark a pivotal moment in the country's burgeoning boxing scene, further solidifying Saudi Arabia's emergence as a formidable force in the global boxing landscape.
As the date approaches, the world eagerly anticipates the clash of giants and the potential for an epic showdown between Joshua and Wilder, setting the stage for a boxing spectacle of historic proportions in the heart of Saudi Arabia.