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Anthony Joshua knocks out Wallin as Wilder suffers shock defeat

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December 24, 2023

Anthony Joshua knocks out Wallin

Anthony Joshua knocks out Wallin as Wilder suffers shock defeat

Anthony Joshua, British boxer of Nigerian heritage, defeated Otto Wallin by technical knockout after five rounds in their heavyweight encounter at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

In the intense bout in the early hours of Sunday, Joshua produced a completely dominant fight, outpunching his opponent in all five rounds.

He out-jabbed Wallin in the first round before bloodying the Swede’s nose and wobbling his legs with a perfectly timed punch in the second round.

An uber-focused Joshua followed up his second round breakthrough by coming at Wallin with hooks and jabs in the third as Wallin could not box his way out of the punishment being meted out by Joshua.

After a quiet fourth round dominated by jabs, Joshua stormed out in the fifth round by landing the perfect big shot that unbalanced Wallin, following up with body shots as he looked to end the fight by knockout.

Another perfect shot to the head landed but the Briton did not finish the job before the bell.

Walin’s corner however did not allow him out for the sixth round to hand Joshua the victory by technical knockout.

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The victory is Joshua’s third win from three matches in 2023, with two coming via knockout.

In contrast, the loss is Wallin’s first by knockout, and his second overall.

Joshua, a two-time heavyweight boxing world champion, also improved his boxing record to 27-3, with 24 knockouts.

Speaking after the fight, he said his ambition is to become a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion. He added that he will not celebrate unless he has won the title.

“That [becoming a three-time heavyweight champion] would be great. Every fight leads to a final destination. Keep on praying and working hard. I’ve got to stay focused because I’m on a journey and it’s hard,” he said.

“We’ve got bigger ambitions than that [celebrating a third win in 2023]. As I said to Louis Theroux, we don’t celebrate when we win these fights, we celebrate when we win titles.”

In the other major fight of the night, Deontey Wilder suffered a shock defeat by unanimous decision at the hands of Joseph Parker.

Parker, a New Zealander, out-boxed the American known as the bronze bomber over ten rounds.

Wilder’s surprise defeat all but brings an end to the potential fight between himself and Joshua.

Anthony Joshua knocks out Wallin as Wilder suffers shock defeat

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Kylian Mbappe Suffers Knee Injury as Real Madrid’s Title Chase Takes a Hit

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Kylian Mbappe Suffers Knee Injury as Real Madrid’s Title Chase Takes a Hit

Real Madrid have confirmed that star forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered a left knee sprain, dealing a significant blow to the club’s bid to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Spanish giants said medical tests conducted by the club revealed the extent of the injury.

“After the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappe by Real Madrid’s medical services, he was diagnosed with a sprain in his left knee. Awaiting evolution,” the club said.

Although Real Madrid did not provide a timeline for his recovery, a source close to the France international told AFP that the 27-year-old striker is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks.

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Mbappe is now a major doubt for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Real Betis, which marks Los Blancos’ first league match after the winter break, as they trail Barcelona by four points in the title race.

The injury could also rule Mbappe out of the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid in Saudi Arabia on January 8, as well as upcoming fixtures against Levante in the league and a Champions League showdown with former club Monaco.

The setback comes after a remarkable 2025 calendar year for Mbappe, during which he equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid record of 59 goals in a year. His form has been crucial for Madrid, often carrying the team and easing pressure on under-fire head coach Xabi Alonso.

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AFCON 2025: Oliseh Praises Osimhen’s Captaincy as Super Eagles Beat Uganda

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AFCON 2025: Oliseh Praises Osimhen’s Captaincy as Super Eagles Beat Uganda

Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Victor Osimhen for his outstanding leadership and all-round performance as Nigeria’s Super Eagles defeated Uganda’s Cranes 3–1 in their final Group C match at the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Osimhen, who was named vice-captain of the Super Eagles to Wilfred Ndidi ahead of the tournament, captained the side on Tuesday in Fes, a day after celebrating his 27th birthday. Although the Galatasaray striker did not score in the encounter, he played a decisive role in Nigeria’s emphatic victory.

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Speaking as a colour commentator during the live broadcast, Oliseh—who captained Nigeria at the 2000 and 2002 Africa Cup of Nations—said he was impressed by Osimhen’s rare leadership qualities and selfless approach to the game.

“I’m really impressed with Osimhen; he’s really playing as a captain and I’m really loving it,” Oliseh said, while offering tactical insights and expert analysis during the match.

The former midfielder further commended the striker’s attitude on the pitch, noting: “Despite being the top striker and captain, he has been so unselfish in this match.”

Osimhen, who previously featured for Nigeria at the 2019 and 2023 AFCON tournaments, opened his goal account at the 2025 AFCON in Saturday’s thrilling 3–2 victory over Tunisia’s Eagles of Carthage, further underlining his importance to the Super Eagles’ campaign.

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Anthony Joshua’s Family Speak on Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

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Anthony Joshua’s Family Speak on Fatal Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash

The Sagamu community in Ogun State and the family of former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, have been thrown into deep shock following a fatal road accident involving the boxing star on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The incident, which occurred on Monday, reportedly claimed two lives, while Anthony Joshua escaped with minor injuries. The accident involved a Lexus SUV conveying the boxer, with registration number KRD 850 HN, which collided with a stationary truck along the busy highway.

According to findings, Joshua, who was seated at the rear of the vehicle, sustained minor injuries and was subsequently taken to a specialised medical facility in Lagos, where he is currently receiving treatment.

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Joshua, an indigene of Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, hails from the Ijokun area of Sagamu. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday at the family residence, his uncle, Adedamola Joshua, described the incident as a “rude shock” that has left both the family and the wider Sagamu community devastated.

“The whole community is still in shock. Nobody ever imagined that something this terrible could happen to our son, especially during this festive period when families are meant to come together and rejoice,” he said.

While expressing gratitude to God for sparing the life of Anthony Joshua and the driver, the family mourned the tragic death of two close friends and trainers of the boxer who lost their lives in the crash.