Otto Wallin vs. Dominic Breazeale - February 20, 2021

[joe strong]

Breazeale's limitations were exposed by Fred Kassi and again by Amir Mansour but (correct me if i'm wrong) I think the first man to drop him was Anthony Joshua. Breazeale was way too tough for his own good and he took an almighty shellacking from Joshua. Personally I don't think he has ever been the same since, I think the beatdown damaged him physically and psychologically.

I've been guilty of underrating Wallin. I thought he lost a close one to Adrian Granat although that might have been due to confirmation bias as I had considered Granat to be Sweden's best prospect at heavyweight. I think Granat has retired now having lost this showdown after his shocking one round blow out at the hands of Alexander Dimitrenko.

I think Wallin has too much now for the shell of Dominic Breazeale.

You must not have watched the Mansour fight because Mansour floored him early until Breazeale came back & stopped Mansour. Joshua was NOT the first to drop him. Joshua, Ugonoh, Negron & Wilder all dropped him after Mansour so his chin has always been vulnerable to anyone who could punch. I called a Wilder 1st rd KO correctly because he has always been too easy to hit.

[Paci]

Fingers crossed for Otto!

[Ruthless-RKO]

Breazeale's limitations were exposed by Fred Kassi and again by Amir Mansour but (correct me if i'm wrong) I think the first man to drop him was Anthony Joshua. Breazeale was way too tough for his own good and he took an almighty shellacking from Joshua. Personally I don't think he has ever been the same since, I think the beatdown damaged him physically and psychologically.

I've been guilty of underrating Wallin. I thought he lost a close one to Adrian Granat although that might have been due to confirmation bias as I had considered Granat to be Sweden's best prospect at heavyweight. I think Granat has retired now having lost this showdown after his shocking one round blow out at the hands of Alexander Dimitrenko.

I think Wallin has too much now for the shell of Dominic Breazeale.

You must not have watched the Mansour fight because Mansour floored him early until Breazeale came back & stopped Mansour. Joshua was NOT the first to drop him. Joshua, Ugonoh, Negron & Wilder all dropped him after Mansour so his chin has always been vulnerable to anyone who could punch. I called a Wilder 1st rd KO correctly because he has always been too easy to hit.

TBH, Mansour had him beat. Won all the rounds, he had a cold before the fight Was stopped because he couldn’t breathe or somethings

[joe strong]

I believe he broke his jaw but I remember something about swallowing blood too. Maybe bit his tongue? It was years ago but yes Mansour was up in the fight for sure. It was Breazeale who forced him to stop in the corner though. Still a TKO win regardless...

[Ruthless-RKO]

I believe he broke his jaw but I remember something about swallowing blood too. Maybe bit his tongue? It was years ago but yes Mansour was up in the fight for sure. It was Breazeale who forced him to stop in the corner though. Still a TKO win regardless...

Yeh bit his tongue.

[candyslim]

Breazeale's limitations were exposed by Fred Kassi and again by Amir Mansour but (correct me if i'm wrong) I think the first man to drop him was Anthony Joshua. Breazeale was way too tough for his own good and he took an almighty shellacking from Joshua. Personally I don't think he has ever been the same since, I think the beatdown damaged him physically and psychologically.

I've been guilty of underrating Wallin. I thought he lost a close one to Adrian Granat although that might have been due to confirmation bias as I had considered Granat to be Sweden's best prospect at heavyweight. I think Granat has retired now having lost this showdown after his shocking one round blow out at the hands of Alexander Dimitrenko.

I think Wallin has too much now for the shell of Dominic Breazeale.

You must not have watched the Mansour fight because Mansour floored him early until Breazeale came back & stopped Mansour. Joshua was NOT the first to drop him. Joshua, Ugonoh, Negron & Wilder all dropped him after Mansour so his chin has always been vulnerable to anyone who could punch. I called a Wilder 1st rd KO correctly because he has always been too easy to hit.

I've seen a lot of fights Joe and if I don't remember something it doesn't mean I haven't seen it. I thought as I wrote that that I was forgetting something, which is why I said to correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks for doing so.

Just to illustrate the point I was pretty sure than Dillian Whyte had dropped Oscar Rivas which of course he hadn't (Rivas dropped Whyte I knew that) Memory plays tricks, at least mine does.

[Las Vegas boxing guy]

I believe that Dominic Breazeale has the raw power to put Wallin down on the canvas for a 10 count.

[pound per pound]

At first glace, I hate this fight. Neither guy is very good, and the winner here, whomever he will be will surly get a title shot over better fighters who deserve it.

[margaret thatcher]

i guess it's better than the likes of, say, fill hrgovic are doing

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

Brezeale is a tough guy who has overachieved but someone of wallins pedigree should handle him

[candyslim]

At first glace, I hate this fight. Neither guy is very good, and the winner here, whomever he will be will surly get a title shot over better fighters who deserve it.

Neither is that great admittedly, but it's an interesting and hopefully entertaining match. I don't think we need worry about Breazeale getting another title shot after his obliteration by Wilder. Wallin? yeah could happen I guess but maybe less likely as long as the title stays undisputed (probably about two weeks max )

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Dominic Breazeale Vows To Blast Out Otto Wallin With Huge Knockout

Heavyweight contender Dominic Breazeale has promised to accomplish what Tyson Fury was unable to do.

On February 13, in a Showtime televised bout, Breazeale will face fellow world title challenger Otto Wallin.

Breazeale has been out of the ring since getting brutally knocked out in one round by Deontay Wilder in May 2019. His only other loss came down in 2016, when he was stopped in seven rounds by another world champion, Anthony Joshua.

After suffering such a stunning defeat, Breazeale is motivated to make a big statement against Wallin.

He's been studying his Swedish foe and believes there are flaws that he can capitalize on.

"February 13, my opponent is Otto Wallin," Breazeale told Sky Sports. "It's definitely going to be a great showdown. I'm a big puncher, from what I've been told he's a durable character, so I'm going to test the waters early and see what's he got.

"He's (Wallin) got a lot of vulnerabilities. There's a lot of things he does which are unorthodox for a southpaw. A lot of things that I plan on capitalising on, come fight night. I can't guarantee what round, but it's definitely going to be a knockout, for sure.

"I've got a lot of power in both hands, and in this situation, I get to use my right hand a lot more than I use in the past. I'm looking forward to it. It's going to be an aggressive win for myself and in impressive knockout fashion."

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Wallin: Once I See The Opportunity, I'll Be Ready To Take Breazeale Out!

Heavyweight contender Otto Wallin is gearing up for a showdown with dangerous puncher Dominic Breazeale, which takes place on February 20th as part of a Showtime televised card from the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

Wallin has been looking to bounce back from a twelve round decision loss to current WBC world champion Tyson Fury, which took place in September of 2019.

For his part, Breazeale has only suffered two defeats in his career - at the hands of world level fighters Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

By pulling off an impressive victory, Wallin would send a big statement to the entire division.

There is not much for Wallin to take from Breazeale's last fight in 2019, since he was knocked out cold in one round. And a few years earlier, Joshua broke down and ultimately stopped Breazeale in seven rounds.

"Breazeale is a good name and a game guy and hopefully by beating him I'll solidify my spot at the top," Wallin told Sky Sports.

"I've got to be sharp at all times and break him down and once I see the opportunity I'll be ready to take him out. He hung in there with Joshua and showed a lot of heart and grit, but ultimately he was outclassed. With Wilder it was such a short fight so there's not too much to take from it, but Breazeale hurt Wilder before he got knocked out himself.

"His style is to throw heavy shots and I believe he is going to come out and try to put pressure on and be aggressive with me. Luckily I'm a smart guy with good skills and a smart team with a good game plan so there's going to be plenty of opportunities for me to capitalise on."

[TheRealz]

Wallin should win quite comfortably here.

But the most talked about thing after this fight will be Tyson Furys resume! It'lll be either all positive comments or all negative comments dependant on Wallins performance.

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Press Release

Former four-division world champion and must-see attraction Adrien "The Problem" Broner will end his two-year hiatus from boxing when he faces Jovanie Santiago in a 12-round super lightweight bout Saturday, February 20 live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast also pits former heavyweight world title challenger Dominic Breazeale against highly touted contender Otto Wallin in the 12-round co-feature. The telecast opener features former world champion Robert Easter Jr. facing off against contender Ryan Martin in a 12-round super lightweight bout. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions. Breazeale vs. Wallin is promoted in association with Salita Promotions.

“February 20 is going to be an exciting night with the return of Adrien Broner, one of boxing’s ‘must see’ attractions,” said Stephen Espinoza, President, Sports & Event Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. “A former world champion in four weight classes, Adrien remains one of the sport’s most popular and well-known athletes. In the co-main event, we are guaranteed action as former heavyweight title challengers Dominic Breazeale and Otto Wallin seek another chance to compete for a world championship. Plus Robert Easter continues his campaign at super lightweight as he takes on Ryan Martin, a true 140-pounder with a score to settle from the amateurs. This event is full of intrigue from top to bottom and we can’t wait to see how it will unfold.”

“There is no question that Adrien Broner is a bona fide boxing attraction and he’s never in a boring fight. His credentials as a four-division world champion are unquestioned. It’s good to see him back and ready to go,’’ said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Dominic Breazeale and Otto Wallin promises to be a heavyweight firefight and Robert Easter Jr. and Ryan Martin are both looking to establish themselves as formidable championship contenders in the super lightweight division. This is a strong PBC card from top to bottom for the fans who tune-in to SHOWTIME on February 20.’’

Cincinnati’s Broner (33-4-1, 24 KOs), is one of the most popular and colorful personalities in the sport. He quickly rose to prominence by combining supreme boxing with a brash outspoken personality. By the age of 26, he had captured world titles at 130, 135, 140 and 147 pounds, becoming one of only eight active fighters to win a world championship in four divisions. Broner has faced several multi-division world champions such as Paulie Malignaggi, Marcos Maidana, Mikey Garcia, Jessie Vargas and Manny Pacquiao. Broner returns to the super lightweight division where he dominated Khabib Allakhverdiev to win a 140-pound title in 2015.

“I can’t wait to get back into the ring. It’s been a while. This will give me a chance to display my talents and show everybody what they’ve been missing,’’ Broner said. “I’ve been training and working very hard and everybody will see all of that hard work come together on February 20 on SHOWTIME.’’

Hailing from Dorado, Puerto Rico, the undefeated Santiago (14-0-1, 10 KOs) will make his stateside debut against Broner just two months removed from a dominating first-round knockout victory over then-unbeaten Juan Zegarra in the Dominican Republic. In 2017, Santiago defeated former super lightweight world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley via unanimous decision, marking the only time he has allowed his opponent to go the distance since 2015. Known for his come-forward style, Santiago has campaigned at 140 pounds for the majority of his career and ascended to 14th in the WBA’s super lightweight rankings.

“I’m very excited about the opportunity to step into the ring against Adrien Broner. I believe our styles are perfect for each other. But I feel like I have the skills that are necessary to beat him. I just fought a couple months ago so I feel good with the way my training has gone. I’m going to shock everyone on February 20.”

Breazeale (20-2, 18 KOs) has an impressive knockout ratio and numerous memorable knockout victories, including stoppages of Amir Mansour, Carlos Negron, and then-unbeaten Izuagbe Ugonoh. The 35-year-old has come up short in two heavyweight title opportunities against Deontay Wilder and current unified world champion Anthony Joshua. Born in Glendale, Calif., and now living in Eastvale, Calif., Breazeale was an outstanding high school football player who played quarterback at Northern Colorado University before taking up boxing. The 6-foot-7 heavyweight was also a member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic® boxing team.

“Camp has been great. I’m working with my new trainer, Abel Sanchez, up in Big Bear,” Breazeale said. “Otto Wallin is going against a big guy who can punch and throws punches in bunches, so he’s going to be in trouble. I’m going to bring the pressure from the opening bell until the moment he hits the canvas.”

Wallin (21-1, 14 KOs) makes his second appearance on SHOWTIME within the Mohegan Sun “Fight Sphere” after defeating Travis Kauffman via fifth-round TKO in August. Before that, he nearly upset Tyson Fury in September 2019, when he opened up a gruesome cut over Fury’s right eye with a legal punch that almost halted the fight. While the 30-year-old lost to the lineal heavyweight world champion via unanimous decision, he proved his mettle as a potential heavyweight champion. Representing his native Sundsvall, Sweden, Wallin trains in New York with former champion Joey Gamache.

“Training has been going very well. I’m in a good place,” said Wallin. "Breazeale is a tough customer that’s always in firefights and is entertaining to watch. I believe it’s going to be a good fight. I’m pretty sure that he’s going to try and come out and go after me, so I don’t think I’ll have to look for him. I’m in great shape. I believe I’ll be able to break him down and take him out.”

A former IBF lightweight world champion, Easter (22-1-1, 14 KOs) won the vacant belt with a split decision victory over future world champion Richard Commey in 2016. The 30-year-old from Toledo, Ohio, successfully defended the title three times before losing it to four-division world champion Mikey Garcia in a 2018 unification clash on SHOWTIME. Following a split-draw against Rances Barthelemy in April 2019, Easter made his super lightweight debut on SHOWTIME in October 2019 with a unanimous decision victory over Adrian Granados.

“My last fight against Adrian Granados helped me get used to fighting at 140 pounds. The time away from the ring has helped me to get comfortable at the weight,’’ Easter said. “Martin has been active and he’s fought some good competition at 140 pounds, and I expect he’ll be at his best when we fight. But I’m going to be ready for anything that he brings to the ring on February 20.”

Martin (24-1, 14 KOs), who hails from Chattanooga, Tenn., has remained active during the COVID-19 pandemic with two stoppage victories since June 2020 including a first-round knockout over Hevinson Herrera in October. Similar to Easter, the 27-year-old has moved to the super lightweight division after many years at 135 pounds. Martin was handed the only loss of his career in 2018 to now-unified 140-pound world champion Josh Taylor. As an amateur, he lost a decision to Easter in the 2012 Olympic qualifiers and was denied an opportunity to represent the United States at the Summer Games in London as an alternate.

“I’m excited to be fighting on PBC on SHOWTIME,” said Martin. “It’s a great opportunity for me to redeem myself for a bad performance overseas against [Josh] Taylor. That experience is going to help. I’m coming to fight and to win.”

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Fight Week

[KiwiRider]

I'm gonna watch it. There is enough on the card to not even bother with Broner.
The Breazeale Wallin fight intrigues me. Not sure who wins, not sure it's all that important really

[mg1]

Fite TV has picked it up for UK

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Fite TV has picked it up for UK

I'm looking forward to this one.

Potentially good fight where the outcome is not a virtual forgone conclusion.

I'm going with Wallin on points, but I would not be surprised if Breazeale pulls a rabbit out of the hat.

[Ruthless-RKO]

$9.99 ..

[snake33]

Breazeale is taller, heavier and only lost to top guys.
Also, he has to win this to go on.
I think he beats Wallin, especially if it goes the distance.

[margaret thatcher]

Breazeale is taller, heavier and only lost to top guys.
Also, he has to win this to go on.
I think he beats Wallin, especially if it goes the distance.

Wallin has only lost to the top guy, is 4-5 years younger, has taken less punishment, and is a lot more active. Breazeale hasnt boxed a full round in almost 3 years. otter is better defensively and faster.

a win would also do a lot more for otto than a loss, potentially getting him a wilder comeback fight (dom aint gonna get another aj or wilder fight no matter what the result here). this fight means a lot for him.


there, even now? maybe it will be a draw

[snake33]

Breazeale is taller, heavier and only lost to top guys.
Also, he has to win this to go on.
I think he beats Wallin, especially if it goes the distance.

Wallin has only lost to the top guy, is 4-5 years younger, has taken less punishment, and is a lot more active. Breazeale hasnt boxed a full round in almost 3 years. otter is better defensively and faster.

a win would also do a lot more for otto than a loss, potentially getting him a wilder comeback fight (dom aint gonna get another aj or wilder fight no matter what the result here). this fight means a lot for him.


there, even now? maybe it will be a draw

A lot of guys had a year off with the pandemic.
And it's possible Breazeale is more effected by a 1st round KO.
If he is, then you could be right.
Still Wallin mostly just got a cut against Fury. Otherwise it was a one sided fight.
I'll stick with Dominic.

[oogiebe]

Breazeale is taller, heavier and only lost to top guys.
Also, he has to win this to go on.
I think he beats Wallin, especially if it goes the distance.

Wallin has only lost to the top guy, is 4-5 years younger, has taken less punishment, and is a lot more active. Breazeale hasnt boxed a full round in almost 3 years. otter is better defensively and faster.

a win would also do a lot more for otto than a loss, potentially getting him a wilder comeback fight (dom aint gonna get another aj or wilder fight no matter what the result here). this fight means a lot for him.


there, even now? maybe it will be a draw

A lot of guys had a year off with the pandemic.
And it's possible Breazeale is more effected by a 1st round KO.
If he is, then you could be right.
Still Wallin mostly just got a cut against Fury. Otherwise it was a one sided fight.
I'll stick with Dominic.

I'm picking Breazeale too. Wouldn't be surprised if Otto stops him though.

[bobcatbox]

There’s something about two decent heavys still fighting for some skin in the game getting into the ring together that gets my blood pumpin. Throwback to another era I guess. Here’s to these two giving us a fight to cheer for!