Anthony Joshua looks for his second win on the bounce tonight when he faces Robert Helenius at The O2 arena in London.
Joshua was originally scheduled to rematch Dillian Whyte almost eight years on from their first fight, but his familiar foe was removed from the event due to a failed drugs test. After a few days of numerous rumoured opponents for 'AJ', Helenius stepped up to save the show as he in competes in his second fight in the space of a week.
Helenius picked up his first win since being knocked out by Deontay Wilder last October when he beat Mika Mielonen at a 15th century Finnish medieval castle last Saturday. 'The Nordic Nightmare' has nothing to lose but everything to gain against Joshua as he looks to pull off a huge upset on the night. So here's all you need to know about their fight....
How to watch on TV and via streamJoshua's heavyweight clash against Helenius is being aired exclusively on DAZN. A subscription to the streaming service currently costs £9.99 a month if users sign up for a minimum of 12-months. DAZN can be watched on multiple devices including laptop, smart TV and through the mobile app, as the fights can also be mirrored up to the TV via Google Chromecast. Fans can start their subscription to DAZN here.
Watch all the action as AJ takes on Helenius this weekend
Anthony Joshua will face Robert Helenius in a 12-round main event at The O2 in London this Saturday August 12, shown exclusively live worldwide on DAZN – with fans now able to view as part of their regular subscription. DAZN is the home of all the major fights from the boxing world and Saturday’s sold-out event will now be available to watch worldwide on the service.
Who wins tonight - Anthony Joshua or Robert Helenius? Let us know your prediction in the comments section below
What time does Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius start?The undercard, which features seven fights, is expected to get underway around 17:20pm on DAZN. There are seven fights taking place before Joshua vs Helenius, so the first bell for the main event will like sound just after 10pm. All fight times are subject to change depending on how the undercard play out.
UndercardFilip Hrgovic vs Demsey McKean
Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
Johnny Fisher vs Harry Armstrong
Campbell Hatton vs Tom Ansell
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PA)Maiseyrose Courtney vs Gemma Ruegg
George Liddard vs Bas Oosterweghel
Brandon Scott vs Louis Norman
Quotes cornerJoshua: “The principle still remains the same, it's worry about myself. We’ve sparred years ago but I’ve been against so many styles and the objective is always victory by any means. There is no overtime in boxing so I’ve got to be on my A-game and inflict pain to get the victory. As a fighter you have to stay busy and active, it's the only way to express your skill and improve."
Helenius: "We've had a good training camp behind us and I feel ready. This fight offer came to me five minutes after my fight last Saturday. I'm ready to fight, that's why I'm here. I will give everything in my power to win this fight, otherwise I wouldn't be here. I have been chasing the world championship for 15 years and when you get an opportunity like this you can't let it slip."
