Argentina’s Walter Gabriel Sequeira believes that his opponent on Thursday, Conor Wallace, is capable of winning a light-heavyweight world title if he is guided correctly.
The 38-year-old Sequeira and Wallace fight on the undercard of Jason Moloney-Andre Donovan at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall, after which, in the event of victory, Wallace has been told that he can expect a final eliminator or shot at the IBF title.
Wallace, 30 years old and of Ireland, had expected a fight of that nature in December 2025 against Michael Eifert.
Thursday’s date is intended to be a keep-busy contest for him ahead of perhaps his biggest test later in 2026, and while Sequeira – a former opponent of Lyndon Arthur and Anthony Yarde – considers him inferior to his British contemporaries, he can see his achievements surpassing theirs, as long as he can avoid their division’s best.
Eifert will on May 30 fight the champion Dmitry Bivol for the IBF, WBO and WBA titles, and Sequeira told BoxingScene: “I think if they take care of him, maybe he’ll get there. If they match him with the best in the division, he doesn’t stand a chance.
“I think Yarde and Lyndon Arthur are better and stronger.
“I think Conor has great reach and height. He’s a boxer who fights at long range, and when he’s pressured, he shows his weaknesses.
“His reach and speed in opening punches [are his strengths]. His weaknesses are when he’s pressured and fights at close range.”
On five previous occasions – including against Arthur and Yarde – Sequeira has fought outside of his home country, and on all five occasions he has lost.
Winning overseas, after a total of 43 fights, remains his final ambition. Thursday’s could even prove his final fight.
“It would be a dream come true to win abroad,” he explained. “Argentine boxing is very demanding, which is why they don’t reach that level. In Europe, boxers earn well; they make a living from boxing, and in Argentina that’s very difficult. When you’re facing the best, the difference is noticeable.
“[Winning would mean] a lot. It would be a huge motivation to have a few more fights. This is thanks to my manager, Ariel Ladebesse, who always works hard to find good opportunities.
“It would [also] just give me satisfaction and allow me to fulfil a dream of winning outside of my country.
“I’ve always been active, taking advantage of the training I receive in boxing in Mercedes, Buenos Aires, and enjoying myself.
“Maybe [it could even be my last fight. But] I want to retire in my hometown of Mercedes in front of my people.
“Boxing has given me so much. It’s allowed me to travel the world and fulfil dreams. Some didn’t come true, but I had the opportunity, and that’s positive.”
