Otto Wallin knows better than most what it takes to receive a shot from Anthony Joshua, and he’s backing his former opponent to be victorious this weekend.
Joshua faces Daniel Dubois, live on DAZN, this Saturday as he looks to become a three-time heavyweight champion with Dubois’ IBF belt up for grabs.
Last year, Wallin was intended to represent a significant test for Joshua, but he had no answer for the Englishman’s frequent attacks.
Wallin, who has also tasted defeat against Tyson Fury, expects Joshua vs. Dubois to deliver in the ring and he’s giving his backing to Joshua, who enters the contest a decent favourite.
“I think that Dubois and Joshua will be a good fight,” said Wallin when speaking to Action Network.
“If Dubois comes out like he did in his last fight against Hrgovic, he was hit a lot, with one-two's. You can't take those shots from Joshua because his punch is very, very hard.
“So, if he comes out the same way against Joshua, then I think Joshua wins by knockout before round five. But if Dubois has tightened up his defence a little bit and can hit Joshua with a few good shots then it could turn into an interesting fight.”
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