Anthony Joshua vs Wallin, Deontay Wilder vs Parker: When is it and how to watch

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Joseph Parker and Daniel DuBois will fight on the same card on a night of elite boxing being billed as the ‘Day of Reckoning’.

The event takes the place of Tyson Fury’s delayed fight with Oleksandr Usyk, which is now expected to happen early in 2024 following Fury’s lacklustre performance against Francis Ngannou. 

Unusually, rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren both have fighters on the same card, with the promotional press conference putting them in the same room for the first time.

Hearn and Warren have traded numerous verbal barbs over the years, but have put their differences aside in a move which could improve the chances of a future dream fight between Fury and Joshua. 

Joshua must first navigate a way past Swede Otto Wallin, and victory could set up a date with Wilder if the American takes care of business against Parker.

When is Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin?

Saturday, December 23. An accurate start time is hard to guarantee in the world of pay-per-view boxing, but the fight is unlikely to start before 10.30pm UK time.

Joshua has had problems against Southpaws in the past, something which will be tested against the 33-year-old Wallin.

When is Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker?

Saturday, December 23. Wilder vs Parker will be earlier than Joshua vs Wallin, but the precise start time may depend on the duration of the undercard fights.

Where are the fights being held?

In Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The Kingdom is trying to establish itself as the go-to destination for boxing’s biggest events, especially in the heavyweight division, having hosted Fury vs Ngannou and Joshua’s re-match against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019. Fury vs Usyk will also be held in Saudi Arabia.

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), said: “The ‘Day of Reckoning’ fights constitute the highly anticipated event offered by Riyadh Season for boxing fans this year. It brings together a number of world boxing champions in groundbreaking bouts.”

Hearn said: “We are delighted to be returning to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Riyadh Season and for what will ultimately be a historic event for our sport. I would like to thank His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for providing us with this fantastic opportunity..”

Why are they on the same night?

As Warren himself has admitted, money makes fights and Saudi organisers did not want to let the December 23 date pass without a major event. 

“At the end of the day, money makes fights - and that is what’s making this happen,” Warren told talkSPORT.

“Everybody is getting what they want and it’s been fantastic.”

Hearn added: “Nobody had time to think about it. Nobody had time to watch old interviews and think, ‘He said that!’

“Our instructions were very clear from His Excellency. As was Frank’s... ‘I don’t care about all this stuff between you guys. This is what I want. Make it happen’.

“I truly believe that if the deal is right, if the situation is right, if the opportunity is there for our fighters - we will do what we can to make it happen.

How can I watch it in the UK? 

Full details are yet to be confirmed but Hearn and Matchroom Boxing have a broadcast deal with streaming service DAZN, which is available in the UK and US. A DAZN subscription costs £19.99 a month.

It is expected that at least one of the main events will be behind a one-off, pay-per-view paywall though.

Which fight is the main event? 

Joshua vs Wallin and Wilder vs Parker will share equal billing as co-main events.

Who is on the undercard line-up? 

Co-main event: Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin 
Co-main event: Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker 
Daniel Dubois vs Jarrell Miller 
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Jai Opetaia vs Ellis Zorro 
Filip Hrgovic vs Mark de Mori 
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs Agit Kabayel 
Frank Sanchez vs Junior Fa