Anthony Joshua weighs in 5.4lbs LIGHTER for O2 Arena showdown with Robert Helenius Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius have been weighing in for Saturday’s bout AJ’s last outing was an underwhelming win vs Jermaine Franklin back in April Helenius fought just last weekend and is a last-minute change for Dillian Whyte  Anthony Joshua tipped the scales at 250lbs head of […]

Robert Helenius hopes to get one step closer to his dream of becoming world champion by causing a HUGE upset and beating Anthony Joshua – after the ‘Nordic Nightmare’ answered the call to replace Dillian Whyte Anthony Joshua will make his return to the ring against veteran Robert Helenius The 39-year-old has stepped in at the last minute to replace Dillian Whyte  […]

Anthony Joshua vows to continue fighting against drugs in boxing after Dillian Whyte’s failed test forced him to hastily arrange a bout against Robert Helenius Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius on Saturday in place of Dillian Whyte His rematch against Whyte was cancelled after adverse findings in drugs test  Finnish heavyweight was knocked out by Deontay Wilder two fights […]

Tyson Fury admits he may RETIRE after his crossover clash with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and walk away from undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk Tyson Fury is contemplating how long he has left in the sport of boxing  He faces Francis Ngannou on October 28 in what could be his last ever fight  ‘The Gypsy King’ still hasn’t […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Anthony Joshua sent a direct message to Eddie Hearn after learning Dillian Whyte had been pulled from their PPV main event – and told him he was "sorry". The two-time former unified heavyweight champion will now take […]

Anthony Joshua says he has already shifted his focus to facing Robert Helenius on Saturday night but is disappointed he will not get the chance to ‘straighten a few things out’ with Dillian Whyte. Former heavyweight world champion Joshua was due to face off against his old rival at London’s O2 Arena but the bout was thrown into chaos after […]

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Furious fans label Anthony Joshua’s match-up with Robert Helenius as ‘PATHETIC’, as Finnish heavyweight steps in to replace Dillian Whyte for Saturday’s bout Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius on Saturday in place of Dillian Whyte  Joshua’s rematch against Whyte was cancelled for adverse findings in drugs test  However, fans have voiced their displeasure at the match-up with Helenius  Fans […]

Eddie Hearn defends ‘credible’ Robert Helenius after the veteran fighter replaced Dillian Whyte as Anthony Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius will step in to face Anthony Joshua’s this Saturday night Eddie Hearn defended him as ‘credible’ after he replaced Dillian Whyte   He said fans could claim refunds if they felt they weren’t getting value for money  Eddie Hearn has leapt to […]

Anthony Joshua fight off after Dillian Whyte drug test returns ‘adverse’ finding Anthony Joshua’s last-minute opponent, Robert Helenius, was in boxing action as recently as Saturday night. The Finn will have exactly a week to rest and recover before facing the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion, who has spoken out on the late change of plans following […]