Me and Usyk battle considerably comparable, I’m the most suitable choice for Joshua

Otto Wallin believes he’s the “most suitable choice” for Anthony Joshua ought to the British star take an interim battle.

It seems seemingly that Joshua’s contracted rematch with unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk will probably be delayed after the 35-year-old enlisted in Ukranine’s army to defend his nation within the ongoing struggle with Russia.

The 2-weight world champion, who dethroned Joshua in London in September with a complete unanimous decision win mentioned in a current interview that he wasn’t positive when he’ll return to boxing.

“I actually don’t know once I’m going to be stepping again within the ring,” Usyk told CNN.

“My nation and my honour are extra essential to me than a championship belt.”

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn spoke to Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk final week and Hearn admits he’s uncertain Usyk will probably be able to face his cost in June and due to this fact they might be open to taking an interim battle, earlier than combating Usyk afterwards, though is awaiting official affirmation on the standing of the rematch.

Hearn informed reporters final week that Joshua is eager to face the likes of former world champion, Deontay Wilder and ex-Crew GB teammate, Joe Joyce who he has been exchanging words with on social media in current days.

The 32-year-old Watford man has additionally been linked with Luis Ortiz and Otto Wallin, each southpaw operators like Usyk and the latter believes he could be your best option.

“I really feel like I’m actually deserving of this battle [with Joshua],” Wallin told BoxingScene.com.

“And I’m the most suitable choice for positive. That’s larger than something to me.

“There’s no one higher than me to emulate Usyk.

“I’m a southpaw. Now we have the European type. We battle considerably comparable.

“Ortiz is a southpaw, however he doesn’t battle like that. He has the Cuban type and he received dropped twice by Charles Martin, and he didn’t look that good.

“There’s not that many southpaws on the market and I’m essentially the most just like Usyk. So, that’s a no brainer to me.”

Wallin has received three on the spin since a sole skilled loss to Tyson Fury in September 2019, beating Travis Kauffman, Dominic Breazeale and most not too long ago, Kamil Sokolowski in Cardiff in January.

The 31-year-old Swede was set to face Dillian Whyte in October, earlier than the Brixton man withdrew from their showdown with a shoulder harm.

A battle between Joshua and Wallin would rekindle an beginner rivalry, which noticed the Brit prevail on two events, however Wallin says Joshua’s two skilled defeats to Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr offers him the boldness that he could be victorious.

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I’m by far the most suitable choice right here. Wilder is coming off again to again KO losses towards Fury that I took the space and despatched to the hospital to get 47 stitches.

Ortiz received dropped twice by Charles Martin that Joshua worn out in 2 rounds. https://t.co/DxSnGV5zU1

— Otto Wallin (@OttoWallin) March 10, 2022

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I believe Joe Joyce may give AJ battle however he’s nothing like Usyk.

The one cause Joshua wouldn’t decide me because the opponent is as a result of they know I’m a giant menace and I’ll hand him his third loss. https://t.co/DxSnGV5zU1 pic.twitter.com/rCS6KulPpO

— Otto Wallin (@OttoWallin) March 10, 2022

“I watched him and Ruiz on the health club and final week I watched him and Usyk,” Wallin added.

“And, I imply, if these guys can beat him and I don’t take something away from these guys, they’re excellent fighters, however so am I.

“If two different guys can beat him, so can I. I do know that. I fought him as an beginner and I’ve been ready for this battle ever since then.”