Sweden's Otto Wallin (22-1, 14 KO) continued to rise in the heavyweight division with Saturday's win over Dominic Breazeale via a unanimous twelve-round decision. The fight, nationally televised on Showtime, saw Wallin out-work and out-land Breazeale 232-91, including 41.5% of his power punches. Here is what Wallin had to say:
“Breazeale was a good step-up fight for me. I stuck to my game plan and executed effectively. I knew going into the fight what I needed to do and took advantage of my strengths. I’m happy with how I performed against a big name and that I was able to do so on a big platform like Showtime, so the world could see for itself that I am a force in this division. My ultimate goal is to be the heavyweight champion of the world, and to that end, I won’t back down from any challenge standing in my way,” said Wallin. “I feel I can out-box any big man in the sport. Obviously, I would love a shot at the big three, [a rematch vs. Tyson] Fury, Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder, as well as [Andy] Ruiz, but I don’t see anyone above me in the rankings that gives me pause. I am strong, smart and fast, and I’m ready to step up and be recognized as one of the best heavyweights in the world.”
Wallin, who lost to Fury in 2019, attributes his ascension to his trainer, former WBA super featherweight and lightweight champion Joey Gamache. After meeting in Denmark, Wallin relocated to New York City to train with Gamache full-time. Gamache is also a member of world lightweight champion Teófimo López’s training team. “Joey has been a game-changer,” admitted Wallin. “I am constantly learning and growing as a fighter under his tutelage, and he keeps me mentally and physically in the best shape of my career.”
Wallin is promoted by Salita Promotions and co-managed by Zachary Levin and David Berlin. Salita said of Wallin’s performance, “Otto did a great job on Saturday night establishing himself as one of the premier heavyweights in the world. I have no doubt he will one day be the heavyweight champion of the world.”
