Otto Wallin admits he’s ‘nervous’ heading into Day of Reckoning bout with Anthony Joshua, but insists that any victory against the Brit would not be an ‘upset’

Otto Wallin has admitted he is 'nervous' heading into his fight with Anthony Joshua on the highly anticipated Judgment Day card.

The British and Swedish heavyweights will go head-to-head on Saturday evening as part of the exciting evening of boxing in Saudi Arabia.

Reports last week claimed that Joshua would fight Wilder on March 9 if they both made it through the fights in Saudi Arabia unscathed.

However, his upcoming opponent has suggested it would not be an 'upset' if he were to triumph over the British star.

During his press conference, he said: “Of course I'm nervous, but I just want to thank the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Frank Warren for making this possible.

The British and Swedish heavyweights will compete against each other on Saturday evening

'Of course I'm nervous, it's a big fight, a big opportunity, but I'm ready. I worked very hard to be here and now it's time to enjoy the moment, win the fight and move on.

“People who talk about upsets: I'm going to win the fight and you shouldn't call it an upset. It's not really upsetting, it's just normal. This is my time, so I'm ready. I'm just happy to be here.

'I just try to be myself. People say I talk a lot now, but I get questions and I just answer them the way I feel.

'I'm not trying to make anything up, it's just the truth. If people like it, great, if they don't, that's fine too.

'I'm a tricky southpaw, I'm a good fighter. It's a bit of a quick notice of this fight. Plus he has a new trainer, so I think that could be difficult. He used to be a cheerful guy, but from what I see now he seems very stiff and tense. Maybe he's had enough of all this stuff.'

Wallin has won his last six fights in a row and poses a serious threat to Joshua's potential superfight with Wilder next year.

Joshua hopes to hand Wallin his first professional defeat since 2019 on Saturday

The Swede's only defeat was a narrow loss to British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in 2019.

Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, said: 'Otto Wallin, a lot of people thought he was unlucky not to force the stoppage against Tyson Fury. He has a great victory against Murat Gasiev.

'I like his confidence. He really believes he will win the fight on Saturday. We have other plans.'

Elsewhere during the press conference, Jarrell Miller stole the show after aiming at his opponent Daniel Dubois.

Miller and Dubois continued to trade verbal blows during Thursday's press conference, with DDD uncharacteristically starting the drama.

Dubois started off by telling Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller that he was his “dad” and that he was going to prove it on Saturday night.

Wallin insisted it would not be an “upset” if he triumphs over the British star

Miller snapped back, “I don't know what card you read that on, but I'm happy for you. ABCD, 1-2-3, Daniel Dubois just lost his virginity.”

He continued: 'Watch on Saturday night, because I'm going to cook this shrimp live on TV. The two-time quitter'.

Dubois responded, “I'm gonna teach you a lesson,” before Miller said, “After the Usyk fight, I heard he finally got a vagina.

“I'm happy for you and I applaud you for knowing what the gushing, gushing feels like, but I'm going to make your face mushy, mushy, next Saturday night.”