Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius will go head-to-head in a heavyweight showdown later tonight.
The Brit was supposed to fight Dillian Whyte, but the rematch was cancelled after ‘The Body Snatcher’ returned adverse findings in a VADA drugs test.
Joshua comes into the fight off the back of a win against Jermaine Franklin earlier this year.
As for Helenius, the Finnish fighter steps in on short notice. The 39-year-old defeated Mika Mielonen in his last fight just one week go.
Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius.
Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius will go head-to-head later this evening in London
Anthony Joshua comes into the fight off the back of a win against Jermaine Franklin
Joshua vs Helenius – Key information
The clash between Joshua and Helenius is scheduled to take place tonight at the O2 Arena in London.
The pair are expected to walk to the ring at around 10pm for those in the UK, though that will depend on results beforehand.
How to watch
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN, with coverage starting at 7pm.
The main card is set to get underway at 7pm BST / 2pm ET / 11am PT.
Tonight’s action is being broadcast live and exclusive on DAZN. A subscription to DAZN currently costs from £9.99 per month in the UK.
Mail Sport will also be covering the fight live, so you can keep up-to-date with us.
Tonight’s showdown between Joshua and Helenius will take place at the O2 Arena in London
Joshua vs Helenius: The key stats
Anthony Joshua
Age: 33
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6ft 6in
Reach: 82″
Record: 25-3-0
Robert Helenius
Age: 39
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6ft 6in
Reach: 79″
Record: 32-4-0
Full fight card
- Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius
- Derek Chisora vs Gerald Washington
- Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean
- Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong
- George Liddard vs. Radek Rousal
- Maisey Rose Courtney vs. Gemma Ruegg
- Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell
Anthony Joshua will be looking to pick up his second win in a row against Helenius tonight
Odds
Anthony Joshua to win – 1/20
Draw – 25/1
Robert Helenius to win – 9/1
All odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.