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Otto Wallin compares Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fights as he breaks silence on punishing TKO defeat

Otto Wallin has spoken out for the first time since being stopped by Anthony Joshua after just five rounds on December 23.

Before the Day of Reckoning, a portion of boxing fans were backing Wallin to spring an upset and derail a planned fight between AJ and Deontay Wilder.

Joshua was at his blistering best agaisnt WallinCredit: Getty

However, after ‘The Bronze Bomber’ spoiled the mega-money clash by being easily outpointed by Joseph Parker on the undercard, Joshua rolled back the years in the main event.

The former two-time heavyweight champion dominated Wallin from the first bell and forced the stoppage after just five rounds of boxing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In his first interview since his second career defeat, the Swedish contender refused to make any excuses and praised his opponent for a great performance.

“I know that he is one of the best fighters out there,” Wallin told Boxing News.

“I really have no excuses, he was just better. He did really well, used his reach well, and he hit me with some really good shots. He was just better.

“I think he had a good game plan. He felt like a very good fighter, and obviously, it was a much tougher fight than what I had with Tyson Fury. Maybe he’s found his home with Ben Davison.”

Wallin’s nose was pouring with blood after round five, and his long-time coach, Joey Gamache, made the bold decision to pull his fighter out early.

The 33-year-old didn’t dispute the call at the time, and over a week later he still feels his trainer did the right thing.

2In 2019, Wallin almost pulled off an upset win over Tyson FuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

“I didn’t disagree [with the stoppage],” Wallin added.

“Joey told me, ‘I’m going to stop it.’ And I didn’t say anything. Joey has been with me for ten years, he’s seen me training and in almost all my fights – he’s never pulled me out of anything.

“I trust Joey, he is always looking out for me. I feel very happy that I have a trainer who puts my health first. There’s a life after boxing, so I’m really appreciative that he is looking out for me.”

Wallin confirmed he suffered a fractured nose during the fight, and revealed a surgery to repair it has already taken place – but may need to go under the knife again.

“I’ve gotta heal up,” he said when asked what he plans to do next.

“I’m going to the hospital on Tuesday to deal with my nose.

“I had a surgery after the fight, and I might need another one.”

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