Historically, Christmas weekend is not a popular stretch for big combat sports events. That is not the case in 2023 as one of the final major events of the year goes down on Dec. 23 in Saudi Arabia with a heavyweight-focused card.
The card includes a double main event featuring former heavyweight champions. Two-time former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will take on Otto Wallin, the man who nearly upset Tyson Fury in 2019. Former WBC champ Deontay Wilder will also be in action when he takes on former WBO champ Joseph Parker.
In theory, wins by both Joshua and Wilder will set up a long-awaited clash between the two in 2024.
WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol will also be in action in Saudi Arabia when he puts his belt on the line against heavy underdog Lyndon Arthur.
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Below is the complete fight card for Day of Reckoning. Check back all week long for the latest news, features and other content around this massive event.
Day of Reckoning fight card, odds
| Fighter | Fighter | Weight class |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Joshua -455 | Otto Wallin +345 | Heavyweight |
| Deontay Wilder -600 | Joseph Parker +430 | Heavyweight |
| Dmitry Bivol (c) -2800 | Lyndon Arthur +1250 | WBA light heavyweight title |
| Daniel Dubois -320 | Jarrell Miller +250 | Heavyweight |
| Jai Opetaia | Ellis Zorro | Cruiserweight |
| Arslanbek Makhmudov | Agit Kabayel | Heavyweight |
| Frank Sanchez | Junior Fa | Heavyweight |
| Filip Hrgovic | Mark De Morio | Heavyweight |
Day of Reckoning viewing info
- Date: Dec. 23
- Location: Kingdom Arena — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Start time: 11:30 a.m. ET
- How to watch: DAZN PPV (subscribe now) | Price: $39.99
