Retirement on the Line

There's a lot at stake for Anthony Joshua in his upcoming fight against Otto Wallin. According to Wallin's promoter Dmitry Salita, if Joshua is taught a boxing lesson and loses to Wallin, he could retire from the sport. The pressure is on for AJ to perform well and secure a victory.

Grudge Match with Wilder

A win for Joshua would set up a multi-million-pound grudge match with long-time rival Deontay Wilder. This fight has been highly anticipated by boxing fans and would be a major event in the sport. However, Wallin's promoter believes that Joshua's career itself is on the line in the fight against Wallin.

Rematch Clause Uncertainty

While it is standard protocol to have a rematch clause in place, Salita doubts that there will be a rematch if Joshua loses to Wallin. He believes that unless the fight is a memorable and exciting battle like Gatti vs Ward, there may not be a desire for a rematch.

March Date with Wilder

Team Joshua is already looking ahead to a showdown with Deontay Wilder in March. This has raised some eyebrows, including those of Wallin's promoter. While it adds more interest to the fight, it also puts more pressure on Joshua to secure a victory against Wallin.

Wallin's Chance for a Title Shot

Wallin, who previously went the distance with Tyson Fury, has a chance to put himself on the brink of a world title fight if he upsets Joshua. However, the rematch clause in their contract could potentially scupper his chances of an early title bout. Wallin remains confident and believes that if he beats Joshua twice, he should be in line to fight for any title out there.