Helenius vs Anthony Joshua live streams DAZN Boxing

Anthony Joshua is set to extend his journey towards a title shot as he prepares to engage in a heavyweight showdown against Robert Helenius. The grand stage for this clash of titans will be the iconic O2 Arena in London, England.

In his most recent display of dominance, the formidable heavyweight marked his return to the victory column. He delivered a masterclass performance against Jermaine Franklin, securing a unanimous decision triumph.

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When: August 12, 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST / 8 p.m. CEST / August 13, 4 a.m. AEST

Ringwalks Time

Main Card: 7:00 pm BST / 11:00 am PT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET

Ring walks for Main Event: 10:00 pm BST / 2:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm ET

Like always, the time could change depending on the length of the fights on the undercard.

The 12-round non-title bout will headline an eight-fight bill at the O2 Arena, where Joshua, 33, needs to deliver a strong performance if he is to challenge for another world championship fight. DAZN have the broadcasting rights for Joshua vs Helenius, which is included without any extra charge for existing DAZN customers. Joshua vs Helenius can be live-streamed on the broadcasters app and website on all good internet-connected devices including smart TVs, mobile phones and laptops. The undercard is set to get underway at 6pm with the main event expected to follow at 10pm.

What happened to Joshua vs. Whyte?

Anthony Joshua was originally scheduled to fight Dillian Whyte, but Whyte failed the customary drug test just ahead of the weigh-in. Whyte’s fate is hotly debated, with many pundits calling for an indefinite ban. Whyte reportedly contended the result by noting that this was an optional drug test he agreed to, conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. He notes how odd the agreement would be for someone knowingly taking drugs. As such, the boxer is calling foul on the result, claiming he never took the drug VADA claimed he tested positive for. Notably, Whyte was subject to a similar mishap in 2019 and later cleared his name. However, he served a two-year ban from 2012 to 2014 for drug use, a ruling that was ultimately upheld and uncontested. The show promoters worked quickly to substitute Robert Helenius. Joshua vs. Helenius and all the undercard bouts will commence on schedule at the O2 Arena.

Joshua vs. Helenius fight schedule

Here are all the fights happening before the main event. The undercard begins at 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST.

Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius (Heavyweight)
Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean (Heavyweight)
Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong (Heavyweight)
Derek Chisora vs. Gerald Washington (Heavyweight)
Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell (Super-lightweight)
George Liddard vs. Bas Oosterweghel (Middleweight)
Brandon Scott vs. Louis Norman (Featherweight)
Maiseyrose Courtney vs. Gemma Ruegg (Super-flyweight)

Originally scheduled for a rematch against Dillian Whyte, Joshua’s plans took an unexpected turn. Their initial encounter took place in 2015, culminating in Joshua’s seventh-round knockout victory over Whyte. However, the 35-year-old Whyte was withdrawn from the rematch due to a failed pre-fight drug test.

Stepping into the spotlight on short notice, Helenius emerged as a replacement, merely a week after securing a knockout victory over Mika Mielonen. Despite the challenging circumstances, the 39-year-old Helenius aims to achieve a remarkable upset, all within the backdrop of Joshua’s homeland.

S. Ahmed

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