Last Friday, Otto Wallin emerged victorious over Helaman Olguin in a heavyweight bout at the Castleton Banquet & Conference Center in Windham. The fight lasted eight rounds and saw Wallin win by unanimous decision, with the scorecards reading 80-72, 80-72, and 79-73.
At 32 years old, Wallin came into the ring with an impressive record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws. Meanwhile, Olguin, who was 6 years older, had 9 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw to his name. Wallin also had the advantage in height and reach, as well as being the more experienced fighter with 11 additional fights and 82 more rounds under his belt.
Wallin was no stranger to success, having won 4 of his last 5 fights, including a decisive win over Rydell Booker in May of 2022. Over the course of the past three years and four months, Wallin had maintained a busy fighting schedule, averaging nearly a fight every 8 months.
It was a thrilling night of boxing and a testament to Wallin’s skills and determination as a fighter. He may not have been the odds-on favorite, but he proved that he has what it takes to come out on top in the heavyweight division.
