Tyson Fury rival rushed to hospital after sickening KO just TEN SECONDS before final bell

OTTO WALLIN was taken to hospital after a scary knockout that left him motionless on the canvas. The Swedish fighter – who has previously fought Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – was facing Ukrainian Vladyslav Sirenko at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Otto Wallin was taken to hospital after being knocked out cold by Vladyslav Sirenko Credit: X @Zuffa_Boxing Wallin was left motionless on the canvas after being downed by two fierce hooks Credit: X @Zuffa_Boxing He was hoping to make a name for himself in the Big Apple in his first fight under new promoters Zuffa Boxing. But the night turned out to be a disaster as he was downed by two fierce hooks from Sirenko in the tenth round and final round. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Wallin was trying to hang on for a points victory with the winner looking unclear before the stoppage. But his night was over just ten seconds before the final bell as a powerful right hand wobbled him, before Sirenko followed up with another mean left hook that sent him to the floor. And it quickly became clear that Wallin was in a serious condition as he appeared to be out cold on the canvas. The ref called off the contest and quickly called medics over to help the stricken heavyweight as Sirenko ended his brief celebrations. After being stabilised, Wallin was stretchered out of the ring and taken to hospital for more treatment. His trainer Travia Pierce confirmed Wallin was “okay” and having tests – though it wasn’t clear whether he stayed overnight. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Wallin is known for leaving Tyson Fury with 47 stitches during his points defeat in 2019 Credit: Alamy It was the worst knockout of the fighter’s boxing career having only previously been stopped by Joshua in 2023. He has so far won 28 of his fights, losing four times. One of his defeats came to Fury on a unanimous decision in 2019, but he did leave the Gypsy King serious hurt in the bout. Fury needed 47 stitches after the bruising encounter following a deep cut under his right eye. Wallin had promised fans he was “pushing very hard” for his first Zuffa fight and vowed to “start this new chapter with a bang”. “I’m making my Zuffa Boxing debut on July 26th at MSG in NYC against Vladislav Sirenko. “I’ve pushed very hard in the Houston heat over the last year to be ready for this moment and I can’t wait to start this new chapter with a bang.” Comment now