Joshua vs Helenius LIVE: Ring walk time, channel and undercard

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Anthony Joshua fights Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena tonight, as the Finn steps in for Dillian Whyte on seven days’ notice.

Joshua was set for his third clash with Whyte here, having lost to his fellow Briton as an amateur before knocking him out in 2015. However, Whyte returned an adverse finding in a drug test last week, leading him to be pulled from tonight’s main event. Helenius, a former sparring partner of “AJ”, steps in, just seven days after having fought and won in Finland.

With that early stoppage of Mika Mielonen, Helenius bounced back from a first-round loss to Deontay Wilder, who was left in tears after stopping the 39-year-old in the first round in October. Meanwhile, Joshua, 33, last fought in April, beating Jermaine Franklin on points to respond positively to two straight losses to Oleksandr Usyk.

Can the former two-time heavyweight champion stay on track for a potential bout with Wilder? We’ll find out tonight in London. Follow live updates and results from the main event and undercard, below.

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Johnny Fisher reaction on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

Fisher said: “I paced myself, I knew I had to keep something in the tank. I found something in the seventh, always in my head, 10 rounds is on the board. I’ve got to be willing to go that far. I knew I had it in me.

“Eddie said, ‘you’ve been in a good scrap there.’”

Hearn adds: “We need to stop talking about fisher the prospect, he’s a great British prospect, he’s fast, he can punch, he’s got a great chin.

“Tonight was a marker in the sand, everybody loves Johnny Fisher, but this man can really fight.”

Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 20:44

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Johnny Fisher analysis from ringside at Joshua vs Helenius

A hellacious right hook saw Armstrong collapse into the ropes, says Alex Pattle at ringside in London.

The ropes were the only thing keeping him up!

He got a standing count, which he beat, but you immediately saw a bad cut around his left eye…

Fisher immediately went for the finish, and the towel came in as he pummelled Armstrong against the ropes! Fisher collapsed to his knees in relief, a brilliant stoppage.

Alex Pattle12 August 2023 20:38

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Fisher wins Southern Area heavyweight title on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

That’s a monster right hand from Fisher, and it’s the beginning of the end for Armstrong.

It’s a devastating seventh round, Armstrong sank on the ropes and got a count.

Then Fisher windmills, sensing the end, in comes the towel.

Fisher is the Southern Area heavyweight champion.

Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 20:35

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Fisher and Armstrong wrestling in scrappy bout on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

Perhaps somewhat frustrated, Fisher dumps Armstrong to the floor in what is more an exhibition of wrestling than boxing.

We’re going to the seventh round. Ten scheduled.

Alex Pattle 12 August 2023 20:32

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Fisher dragged into scrappy fight with Armstrong after fiery start on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

Fisher is more patient through the second and third rounds, while Armstrong – to his credit – is game, picking his moments to get after the “Romford Bull”.

Fisher is content to fight on the back foot at times, and to work the body.

Things get scrappier in the fourth round, though, and Fisher knocks Armstrong onto the ropes in a frantic finish to the round!

Alex Pattle12 August 2023 20:26

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(Action Images via Reuters)

(Action Images via Reuters)

(Action Images via Reuters)

Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 20:25

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Fisher takes command over Armstrong on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

Fisher stings Armstrong with the first jab he throws then swarms him on the ropes and has him on the mat inside 10 seconds!

Armstrong beats the referee’s count but is clobbered by the Essex man in the corner.

Eventually Fisher has to let up and ease off for a while. Armstrong gets off some sporadic offence in that period and makes it to the bell.

Alex Pattle12 August 2023 20:22

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Fisher vs Armstrong on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

Fisher with a barrage of shots, 15 seconds and Armstrong is down.

This is an all-out attack, nothing coming back, but can Armstrong weather the storm? The crowd is alive.

Huge right hand from Fisher, then the piston-like jab, he’s confident.

Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 20:07

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Johnny Fisher ramps up atmosphere at Joshua vs Helenius

Really good reception for Johnny Fisher. His following has been audible and visible at a few fights now, but it seems to be swelling each time out. If he gets another win here, don’t be surprised if he begins to climb these cards very quickly.

The “Romford Bull” is 9-0 with eight KO wins.

Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 20:06

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Johnny Fisher up next on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

Here comes Johnny Fisher, the British heavyweight is eyeing a first title against Harry Armstrong.

The Southern Area title is on the line and the Romford Bull has huge support inside the O2.

One of the biggest ticket sellers in the country.

Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 20:03

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