Joshua and Wilder to Fight Separate Opponents in Saudi Arabia

Victories Could Set Stage for 2024 Showdown Amid Controversy Over Event's Location

Former heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder will fight separate opponents on the same night as part of a stacked card on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joshua will face Otto Wallin, with Wilder taking on former champion Joseph Parker.
If Joshua and Wilder both win, they could fight each other in 2024.
The event is part of Saudi Arabia's increasing involvement in global sport, which has drawn criticism due to the country's human rights record.
The card is being described as one of the strongest in boxing history, featuring other notable fighters such as WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, British heavyweight Daniel Dubois, and WBC cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.