Christmas has come early for boxing fans tonight as Deontay Wilder prepares to face Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as part of a bumper festive bill that features a host of the top heavyweight fighters in the world.
The Bronze Bomber and New Zealander Parker are sharing the headline bill with British star Anthony Joshua who is looking to continue his winning streak against Otto Wallin
No belts are at stake in the headline contests but the outcome of both fights will have huge consequences for what comes next. Both Joshua and Wilder are staking a claim to regain world championship belts but only one man can be the top challenger.
Should Wilder overcome Parker tonight and Joshua do the business against Wallin, then the two fighters will be on a collision course to face each other next year in a potential world title eliminator contest.
The winner would have earned the right to face either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk in a world championship contest, who will face each other in a belt unification match on February 17, 2024.
Express Sport has all the key details for tonight’s fight.
What time is Deontay Wilder v Joseph Parker on?
Deontay Wilder faces Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, December 23. The event will get underway at 5pm UK time and ring walks for Wilder and Parker are expected to begin around 10.30pm subject to the conclusion of the undercard. Wilder and Parker’s contest will take place before Joshua and Wallin.
The event is called the “Day of Reckoning”.
How to watch Deontay Wilder v Joseph Parker
Deontay Wilder vs Joseph Parker will be shown live on DAZN Pay Per View, with the premium event coverage starting at 7pm UK time. The event will cost £19.99 to watch on live on DAZN.com or through the DAZN app.
It is also available on TNT Sports Box Office, which is also priced at £19.99.
Who else is fighting?
Here is the full eight-fight card for the event, which includes three belts on the line:
Anthony Joshua v Otto Wallin – Heavyweight (Headline)
Deontay Wilder v Joseph Parker – Heavyweight (Headline)
Dmitry Bivol v Lyndon Arthur – For Bivol’s WBA light heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois v Jarrell Miller – Heavyweight
Jai Opetaia v Ellis Zorro – For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title
Filip Hrgovic v Mark de Mori – Heavyweight
Arslanbek Makhmudov v Agit Kabayel – For Kabayel’s European heavyweight title
Frank Sanchez v Junior Fa – Heavyweight
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