Joseph Parker in Saudi blockbuster against Deontay Wilder, Junior Fa also on card

Former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Briton Joshua will face Otto Wallin, with American Wilder taking on former champion New Zealand's Joseph Parker.

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If Joshua and Wilder both win, they could fight each other in 2024. On the undercard, WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol defends his title against Manchester's Lyndon Arthur.

Wilder vs Parker

Londoner Ellis Zorro will challenge WBC cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia, while British heavyweight Daniel Dubois will face American Jarrell Miller.

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December 23, Saturday. In the world of pay-per-view boxing, an exact start time is difficult to predict, but it is unlikely that the fight will begin before 10.30 p.m. UK time. Joshua’s past struggles against Southpaws will be put to the test when he faces the 33-year-old Wallin.

December 23, Saturday. Joshua vs. Wallin will start later than Wilder vs. Parker, though the exact start time may vary based on how long the undercard bouts last.

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk was set to headline the event, but Fury's difficult encounter with Francis Ngannou last month derailed those plans.

With the date less than six weeks away, Turki Alalshikh of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority and Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions have managed to finalise one of the strongest cards in boxing history.

Joshua and Wilder are on the comeback trail since losing their world titles to Usyk and Fury respectively.

Joshua, 34, is promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn, while 38-year-old Wilder has spent most of his career with Premier Boxing Champions and adviser Al Haymon, as well as being managed by Shelly Finkel.

Joshua is a two-time world champion with a record of 26 wins - including 23 stoppages - and three defeats.

Sweden's Wallin, 32, has lost just once in 27 outings - a points defeat by Fury in 2019.

Wilder is one of the greatest knockout punchers in heavyweight history, with 42 stoppages in 43 wins. The only blemishes on his record - two defeats and a draw - have been at the hands of Fury.

World-title challenger Dubois - who lost to Usyk in August - will face the undefeated Miller.

The American tested positive for banned substances in 2019 and was withdrawn from a world-title shot against Joshua.

Russian Bivol will make an 11th defence of his world title against undefeated Zorro, while Arthur will challenge for a first world title against hard-hitting Australian Opetaia.

Earlier this year Joshua and Wilder were in talks with Saudi Arabia-based Skills Challenge about fighting, before discussions collapsed. Alalshikh's outfit has now emerged as the power broker for boxing in the country.

The card is the latest high-profile sporting event to be hosted by Saudi Arabia, but the country's increased involvement in global sport has proven controversial.

Saudi Arabia's increasing desire to host elite sporting events - including boxing matches, an annual Formula 1 race and a bid for the 2034 World Cup - has brought scrutiny due to its poor human rights record.

Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, said in September that he "does not care" about accusations the country is "sportswashing" - investing in sport and using high-profile events to quell criticism of its practices and improve its international reputation.

In August, Saudi border guards were accused in a report by Human Rights Watch of the mass killing of migrants along the Yemeni border. Saudi Arabia has previously rejected allegations of systematic killings. 

The scrutiny on Saudi Arabia has not, though, prevented elite-level sportspeople from competing there.

Wilder vs Parker fight card info:

  • Anthony Joshua v Otto Wallin (heavyweights)
  • Deontay Wilder v Joseph Parker (heavyweights)

Anthony Joshua vs Wallin, Deontay Wilder vs Parker fight on December 23

On December 23, the heavyweight bouts between Anthony Joshua and Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker will headline an exceptional card that boxing fans will relish like a holiday feast. Joshua v Wallin Live

The showcase event, dubbed "Day of Reckoning," will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and feature eight bouts between world champions, past world champions, and contenders in the heavyweight, cruiserweight, and light heavyweight classes.

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The depth of quality that will be on display in the desert is unmatched by boxing cards from recent history. Let's examine the fights and discuss the significance of each one.

Boxing Day of Reckoning

According to reports, New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker will take on former WBC champion Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia the following month.

According to The Herald, Parker and Wilder will square off on the card before Anthony Joshua takes on Otto Wallin of Sweden.

The event is anticipated to take place on December 24, NZT, and confirmation of it may come early this week.

Parker, who is now 33-3, would be fighting for the fourth time this year. His most recent victory came in Saudi Arabia, where he stopped Simon Kean via third-round knockout.

With so many excellent matchups, it is difficult to choose just one, but if you had to, Wilder-Parker might be the best fit. The two former heavyweight champions are battling to maintain their status in the sport and prepare to take on Anthony Joshua in 2024. From 2016 to 2018, Parker held the WBO title, while Wilder held the WBC title from 2015 to 2020. 

Compared to Parker (33-3, 23 KOs), who is fighting for the fourth time in almost a year, Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs), who was negotiating to fight Joshua on December 23 earlier this year, is taking a bigger chance. Since October 2022, when he defeated Robert Helenius in his first fight following consecutive KO losses to Tyson Fury, Wilder has only competed in one round of competition.

Anthony Joshua faces Otto Wallin in the main event of the stacked card on Dec. 23

Situated in Miami Another heavyweight looking to make an impression on the main stage in Riyadh is Cuban Sanchez (23-0, 16 KOs), and his recent performance suggests he might.

After losses to Lucas Browne and Parker, Fa (20-2, 11 KOs) is trying to rebuild his career, but he hasn't competed since October 2022. For his career to take a different turn, he will need to deliver an unexpected outcome. Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa Fight

Sanchez appears ready for another stoppage victory as he has triumphed in three close fights.