Wilder asked to 'not hurt' Joshua ahead of Wallin fight

Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs) appears to be having trouble approaching Saturday's bout with Otto Wallin (26-1, 14 KOs) at a boxing evening in Riyadh. On Monday, AJ was “attacked” by Jarrell Miller, on Tuesday at the ceremonial arrival he was irritated by Dev Sahni with his presence, and his Swedish opponent claimed that the Briton could not “keep pressure” and was mentally burning out.

Deontay Wilder, who hopes to face Joshua on March 9 in a $50 million fight, would like the media and fans to temporarily "let go" of his potential opponent.

“Y’all are putting too much pressure on this guy. “I would prefer that people leave him alone until the fight with Wallin,” said the “Bronze Bomber”, who will meet in Riyadh Joseph Parker (33-3, 23 KOs).