Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius: There was a disagreement between Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius regarding the gloves they were supposed to wear for their upcoming fight. Helenius and his team were unhappy with what they perceived as insufficient padding on one pair of Joshua’s Leone gloves. Helenius expressed his frustration, describing the situation as “disgusting bulls***.” Eventually, the issue was resolved through an agreement that Helenius would wear identical gloves to ensure fairness.
Anthony Joshua Accused Of Glove Dispute By Robert Helenius
Anthony Joshua’s fight on Saturday night faced a potential cancellation due to a glove dispute, marking the second time such an issue arose.
Originally, Joshua was set to fight Dillian Whyte, his long-standing rival, but the match was called off when Whyte failed a drug test. Finnish boxer Robert Helenius was then selected as a last-minute replacement, despite having fought in his home country just a week prior.
However, the fight was nearly jeopardized due to a significant disagreement regarding the gloves Joshua intended to wear. Helenius and his team were extremely angered by the Leone gloves Joshua planned to use for the main event held at the O2 Arena.
The recent controversy surrounding the glove dispute has sparked concerns within the boxing community, raising questions about the sport’s integrity and the obligations of those involved to uphold fair competition.
Initially a replacement fight, the Joshua vs. Helenius bout has now come to symbolize the broader difficulties and controversies in boxing. Nonetheless, now that the problem has been resolved, fans can look forward to an exciting and thrilling clash between the heavyweights.
