Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius: Boxing News: This weekend, at the O2 arena, the stage is set for a heavyweight showdown. The former heavyweight champ, Joshua, is all geared up to collide with the formidable Robert Helenius. This is not a planned match and its happening given Joshua’s initial contender, Dillian Whyte, had to bow out due to a drug test mishap. With just a mere four days’ notice, Helenius has courageously stepped up to face the two-time former heavyweight king, Joshua. As we all know, it’s a boxing tradition for the fighters to hit the scales before the bell rings. So, let’s dive into the specifics of when these intense weigh-ins are going to unfold.
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Weigh Ins Details Of Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
Joshua, the former heavyweight champion who’s seen the highs and lows in recent times. He made his comeback to the squared circle in April of this year. And let me tell you, he put on a masterclass against Jermaine Franklin at the O2, sealing the deal with a points victory. This way he bounced back from his previous showdowns with Oleksandr Usyk.
Meanwhile, the Finnish heavyweight, Helenius, had retirement on his mind after a swift defeat from Deontay Wilder in October. But, he came roaring back, clinching a splendid victory over Mika Mielonen via a clever technical knockout just this past weekend. And now they are set to fight after bouncing back.
Before they step into the ring on Saturday night for what promises to be an explosive match, the heavyweight duo will first go through the weigh-in process. Talking about the weigh-ins, Joshua vs. Helenius weigh-in is all set to be aired live on the DAZN Boxing YouTube channel and for the subscribers on DAZN. And on Friday, August 11, weigh in will kick off at the crack of dawn for those in the East Coast at 8 a.m. ET, while the British audience can tune in at 1 p.m. BST.
While the event’s hype might have cooled off a bit, there’s still something exciting for fans to look forward to. The undercard is brimming with notable names like Filip Hrgovic, Demsey McKean, Dereck Chisora, and more. So don’t miss out on catching the live weigh-in event to get a glimpse of the fighters’ energy levels before they step into the ring.
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