ANTHONY JOSHUA cannot repeat the Tyson Fury disaster of overlooking an unknown opponent and blowing his Deontay Wilder showdown.
In October the 35-year-old WBC Gypsy King was supposed to fly into Saudi Arabia, beat boxing debutant Francis Ngannou and sign off on the December 23 undisputed decider with Oleksandr Usyk
GettyAnthony Joshua weighing in to fight Otto Wallin[/caption]
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But the giant showman put on a nightmare performance, was dropped in round three and nicked a decision off the judges.
It cancelled the Christmas cracker and pushed it back to February 17 and let AJ vs Otto Wallin snatch up the slot.
“If my prayers are answered I will get the win,” the London 2012 legend said after weighing in at 17st 13lbs.
“But I’m making it’s not just prayers, I am following it up with actions as well.”
When asked about the fear of repeating the Fury fiasco, the 34-year-old added: “Let me not make that same mistake.
“Listen, I am a serious fighter, I am a serious businessman as well. I’ve got a great team behind me, they’re handling business.
“But as I always say, let me focus on what I have to focus on because without Saturday night there is no future.
“Saturday night – as I’ve been saying all week – that’s been my main focus. Whatever happens in the ring, I know that’s where my heart is.
“I need to get this win”
Swede southpa Wallin weighed in a stone lighter
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