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Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius Download Video Highlights: Heavyweight Boxing _August 12th, 2023.
Anthony Joshua knocked out Robert Helenius in the seventh round at the O2 Arena on Saturday.
Joshua, was due to fight British heavyweight rival Whyte in a long-awaited rematch but ‘The Body Snatcher’ failed a drugs test seven days before the bout.
Finland’s Helenius stepped in at short notice but was no match for Joshua,
who controlled the early rounds without dazzling before stopping his opponent in the seventh with a devastating right-hander.
After a tentative first few rounds, Joshua began to break through with a few power punches in round three, but he seemed hesitant to throw any combinations.
In the fourth round Joshua seemed to have Helenius hurt against the ropes, but once again he backed off and failed to capitalise.
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And it was the same story in round five, as AJ caught his opponent with a heavy shot and Helenius’ looked to be on shaky legs,
but Joshua refused to engage further, almost as if he was purposefully prolonging the bout.
An emotional Joshua left the ring as the referee called the fight off and began celebrating with some nearby fans,
eventually having a beer with UFC legend Conor McGregor before returning to embrace Helenius.
Joshua told DAZN:
‘People need to leave me alone, this is my time in the ring. Let me keep doing what I want to do.
‘Helenius, I told him to come again. I think he can cause people a lot of problems.
Big thanks to him for coming in and saving the card.
‘I don’t want to say too much, but I want to see you [the fans] again two more times this year.’
Asked if he wanted Deontay Wilder next, Joshua replied:
‘My back’s gone, is there a doctor in here? I want to carry this heavyweight division to the top!’
