Anthony Joshua defeated Robert Helenius at the O2 tonight.
Helenius was a late replacement after Dillian Whyte’s adverse drug test findings.
‘The Nordic Nightmare’ was drafted in to save the show and put up more of a fight than many expected but AJ closed the show in style.
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ANTHONY JOSHUA SLUMPS HELENIUS IN THE 7TH
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Bigger tests lie ahead for the Brit with a prospective clash with the hard-hitting Deontay Wilder in the pipeline.