'I have this special gift' says Joshua after massive TKO victory over Wallin in Saudi Arabia

Britain's Anthony Joshua said he had ‘a special gift’ after delivering a punch perfect performance to score a fifth round TKO victory over Sweden’s Otto Wallin on a blockbuster ‘Day of Reckoning’ card in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.

A former unified heavyweight boxing champion, Joshua got his career back on track at the expense of the dangerous Swedish fighter who was totally outclassed by the Briton on the night.

Joshua targeted the body of his opponent all night to systematically wear him down to force a premature retirement in the main event on one of the biggest nights in boxing history.

"I have this special gift and I use it to the best of my ability, It was not a throwback fight, but just another fight,” said Joshua inside the right. “It was just another fight, another day in the office.

“I was prepared to win by any means. My spirit, my mind was geared to victory. This is a treacherous business, like snakes and ladders.

“I think I worked hard and all that paid off today. Every fight leads to the final destination,” added Joshua. who is bidding to become a world champion for the third time in his career.

Eddie Hear,n Joshua’s promoter described his fighter as the ‘best heavyweight in the world,’'

There were several famous names ringside at the Kingdom Arena with football superstar and five-time Ballon d'Or winner.and Al Nasr striker Christian Ronaldo seated alongside UFC legend McGregor .

The atmosphere was electric as Saudi Arabia, who have embraced top level sports promotion, put on a massive show.

Also present were heavyweight legends Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, George Foreman and Sugar Ray Leonard to name a few.

In the co main event New Zealand’s Joseph Parker dominated an out-of-sorts Deontay Wilder to win almost every round in a unanimous decision victory.

"Everyone had other plans but this is God's plan," Parker told broadcaster DAZN.

"This is massive and the best opponent I've ever faced. Tyson Fury gave us his time with sparring and was massively important."

Wilder absence from the rind appeared to have affected his traditionally aggressive performance.

"My timing was up a little bit," said Wilder. “Well done Joseph, he did a great job avoiding my punches. We move on to the next thing.

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