Swedish heavyweight contender Otto Wallin (22-1, 14 KO) continued to construct his repute as considered one of boxing’s finest large males this previous Saturday (February 20) by defeating division rival Dominic Breazeale by way of a one-sided unanimous 12-round choice. The combat, nationally televised on SHOWTIME, noticed Wallin out-work and out-land Breazeale 232-91, together with 41.5% of his energy punches.
“Breazeale was an excellent step-up combat for me,” stated Wallin, post-fight. “I caught to my recreation plan and executed it successfully. I knew going into the combat what I wanted to do and took benefit of my strengths. I’m pleased with how I carried out towards a giant title and that I used to be in a position to take action on a giant platform like Showtime, so the world might see for itself that I’m a power on this division.”
Wallin first caught the boxing world’s consideration by giving undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury the hardest combat of his profession, inflicting a 47-stitch gash above Fury’s eye earlier than dropping a gallant 12-round choice. He adopted that tremendous efficiency up with a dominating fifth-round stoppage over established contender Travis Kauffman final August.
After his spectacular displaying towards Breazeale, Wallin says he’s aiming so as to add extra large names to his resume.
“My final purpose is to be the heavyweight champion of the world, and to that finish, I received’t again down from any problem standing in my method,” stated Wallin. “I really feel I can out-box any large man within the sport.
Clearly, I’d love a shot on the large three, Fury, Joshua, or Wilder, in addition to Ruiz, however I don’t see anybody above me within the rankings that give me pause. I’m sturdy, sensible, and quick, and I’m able to step up and be acknowledged as probably the greatest heavyweights on the planet.”
Wallin attributes his swift ascension to his coach, former WBA tremendous featherweight and light-weight champion Joey Gamache. After assembly in Denmark, Wallin relocated to New York Metropolis to coach with Gamache full-time.
Additionally a member of unified light-weight champion Teófimo López’s coaching group, Gamache cites Wallin’s self-discipline, drive, consideration to element, and maturity as what units him aside from different fighters.
“Joey has been a game-changer,” admitted Wallin. “I’m continually studying and rising as a fighter beneath his tutelage, and he retains me mentally and bodily in one of the best form of my profession.”
Wallin is promoted by Salita Promotions and co-managed by Zachary Levin and David Berlin.
Dmitriy Salita stated of Wallin’s efficiency, “Otto did an awesome job on Saturday evening establishing himself as one of many premier heavyweights on the planet. I’ve little doubt he’ll at some point be the heavyweight champion of the world.”
For extra on Otto Wallin, please go to ottowallin.com.
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