As Otto Wallin headlines for his upcoming fight, here is all you need to know about the Swedish professional boxer including his age, height, record and ranking
Otto Wallin is the next opponent for Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia as the two are slated against each other for December 23.
Who is boxer Otto Wallin, bio, age, height, weight, wife, fight record, ranking, net worth
If both of them win their fights in Riyadh at the end of the year, Joshua and Wilder might be just one victory away from fighting in the same arena. A fight between the two former world champions is anticipated in 2024.
In 2019, Wallin, 32, suffered his lone defeat at the hands of Fury via unanimous decision after 12 rounds and fans are curious to know more about the Swedish professional.
Who is Otto Wallin?
Swedish professional boxer Einar Otto Wallin was born on November 21, 1990 in Sundsvall, Sweden. The 32-year-old boxer measures 1.97 m (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in) tall.
Sweden’s Wallin weighed in at 236 pounds for his 12-round heavyweight fight against Tyson Fury.
In 2023 he won the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title and as of October 2023, Wallin is ranked as the world’s fifth-best active heavyweight by Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, fifth by Boxrec, ninth by ESPN and 10th by the The Ring magazine.
Who are Otto Wallin’s parents?
In his early teen years, he started boxing, inspired by his father, Calle Wallin and one of his siblings. A few days prior to Wallin’s bout with Tyson Fury being announced, Wallin’s father passed away from an unexpected cardiac arrest. We don’t know the name of Wallin’s mother.
A look at Otto Wallin’s career
Otto Wallin has won several medals and championships before he became a professional boxer. In 2013, Wallin became a professional player at the age of 22.
In addition to winning the European Union heavyweight title in 2018, Otto was the 2017 WBA Continental heavyweight champion. He took home the WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title in 2023.
Wallin is currently ranked as the fifth-best active heavyweight in the world as of October 2023 by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, fifth by Boxrec, ninth by ESPN, and tenth by The Ring magazine.
Nationality: Swedish
Born: November 21, 1990
Height: 6′ 5.5″
Reach: 78″
Total Fights: 28
Record: 26-1 (14 KOs)
Who is Otto Wallin’s girlfriend?
Otto Wallin is currently in a relationship with JP Morgan banker Leilah Diong. He often posts pictures of him with her on his official social media account. It is also reported that the two have moved their relationship ahead and are now engaged.
What is Otto Wallin’s net worth?
Otto Wallin’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 Million.