Joshua's is walking into a trap with Helenius

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  1. King Boxer

    King Boxer New Member banned Full Member

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    From an article:

    Anthony Joshua’s recent announcement that his replacement for his formerly scheduled opponent, Dillian Whyte, will be Robert Helenius is an ill-advised move. Whyte had to pull out of the bout due to a positive drug test result. Rather than scrap or reschedule the match, Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Sports, decided to forge ahead. In picking Helenius, they are betting he will not pose a greater threat to Joshua’s recent win-streak than the one posed by Whyte. History, however, indicates such confidence is misplaced.

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  2. BCS8

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    Helenius is gonna get massacred. Kudos to him if he can somehow do it but I wouldn't bet a used matchstick on him
     
  3. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Helenius was getting hit a bit by that unknown bum he fought a few days ago. Joshua should take him out early, confidence issues or otherwise.
     
  4. lepinthehood

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    You can make a story out of anything.
     
  5. Glass City Cobra

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    Helenius is inferior to Joshua in so many categories. I wouldn't give him much of a chance of an upset even if he had a full training camp, let alone a 1 week notice. If Joshua loses to this caliber of an opponent, he's 100% done at the elite level.
     
  6. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Helenius is a never-has-been that's already past it. Filip's comeback performence and Washington-Chisora deserve twice the thread that this cute but unexciting main even does.
     
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  7. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  8. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    Washington KO'd Helenius.

    Will take about 1,2 maybe 3 rounds before the ref jumps in after a grazing blow that makes Helenius blink.

    Also a half cocked Wilder right hand shouldn't leave you on the floor dreaming of Fury.
     
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  9. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    :tiburon:
     
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  10. Quickeyg

    Quickeyg Games going on Full Member

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    Helenius said he wasn't properly prepared for Washington I seem to recall.
     
  11. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    I remember all the people saying Helenius was a very dangerous opponent for Wilder and even going as far as saying he'd KO Wilder, then we saw Wilder blast through him like Andy Ruiz does a all you can eat buffet, savage!
     
  12. Maximum MARIUSZ

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    Helenius has puncher's chance , and it is SMALL chance. He is old and told he would retire , and from no training camp. Maybe he land one shot on Joshua chin? I think it cannot be.
     
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  13. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    You guys are trying very hard to sell this fight.

    Helenius is just showing up for a paycheck. I hope its a big one cause he is getting knocked out. He is slow as a sloth and stationary as a statue. The perfect and ideal candidate for Joshua.
     
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  14. Ilesey

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  15. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

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    BOTH ARE DONE.

    Dont switch on the PPV. Save your money.