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Salita Promotions has signed undefeated heavyweight contender Otto Wallin of Sweden, as they continue to grow their stable of top fighters.

Wallin is 20-0 with 13 knockouts since turning pro in 2013 and beginning his unbeaten run. The 28-year-old will make his U.S. debut on Saturday, April 13 on the undercard of the Claressa Shields vs. Christina Hammer event in Atlantic City, N.J.

"I'm delighted to join forces with Salita Promotions," said Wallin. "I´ve had good years fighting in Europe and now it´s time for the second part of my career. After meeting and talking to Dmitriy Salita, I feel comfortable that he's the right person to develop me and turn me into a world champion, which is my ultimate goal."

"Salita Promotions is proud to join forces with a high-caliber fighter like Otto Wallin and we're excited to bring him to the top level of the sport including the heavyweight world championship," said Dmitriy Salita, President of Salita Promotions. "The heavyweight division is back at the forefront of the sport and with Otto steadily making his way up the rankings, we know that he's going to announce himself as a top contender here very soon. The U.S. audience is going to love what this heavyweight brings."

"Otto has exciting years ahead with Salita Promotions and I believe it is a very promising partnership," said Håkan Norberg, Wallin's adivsor. "I know Otto is ready for the big fights and I know he is determined to achieve his goals. With his exceptional mental strength, I´m sure he will reach them. After working together with him for seven successful years, this will be a special next step in his career."

Aside from Adrian Granat, Wallin hasn't fought anyone worth mentioning, nor has he fought in almost a year. I hope he steps up and makes some noise. Maybe he had promotional issues. He's not terrible.

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 Mar 2019, 19:18 Aside from Adrian Granat, Wallin hasn't fought anyone worth mentioning, nor has he fought in almost a year. I hope he steps up and makes some noise. Maybe he had promotional issues. He's not terrible.

Yeh, I think it was promotional issues. Wasn’t he with Sauerland? Sure he said he was splitting.

Promotional shït can really make a fighter inactive.

Ask Mikey Garcia.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑04 Mar 2019, 19:22

oogiebe wrote: ↑04 Mar 2019, 19:18 Aside from Adrian Granat, Wallin hasn't fought anyone worth mentioning, nor has he fought in almost a year. I hope he steps up and makes some noise. Maybe he had promotional issues. He's not terrible.

Yeh, I think it was promotional issues. Wasn’t he with Sauerland? Sure he said he was splitting.

Promotional shït can really make a fighter inactive.

Ask Mikey Garcia.

That's why I asked. I suspect (hope) it's the same issue with Ivan Dychko.

Two undefeated heavyweight prospects will put their unblemished records on the line when they fight in separate bouts on Saturday, April 13 live on SHOWTIME from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J on the undercard of the Claressa Shields-Christina Hammer groundbreaking event. Top American heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin will take on former No. 1-ranked U.S. amateur Rydell Booker in the 10-round co-featured bout while undefeated Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin will battle highly decorated amateur Nick Kisner in a 10-round clash that will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION tripleheader at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In the main event, undefeated middleweight world champions Shields and Hammer will meet to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world champion in what is arguably the most significant women’s boxing event in history.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Salita Promotions, are priced at $150, $100, $55 and $35 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at boardwalkhall.com.

This is an embarrassing opponent for Wallin. Kisner should be at 175 and at best is a C level cruiserweight. Is Wallin that bad that this is the type of opponent they're bringing in?"

walter5 wrote: ↑07 Mar 2019, 13:34 This is an embarrassing opponent for Wallin. Kisner should be at 175 and at best is a C level cruiserweight. Is Wallin that bad that this is the type of opponent they're bringing in?"

Um...yup! LOL! Another 'must miss' fight.