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. Read the full article here and let me know your thoughts: [url]https://open.substack.com/pub/lionlegalchannel/p/anthony-joshua-is-walking-into-a?r=253yc9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web[/url]
Helenius is gonna get massacred. Kudos to him if he can somehow do it but I wouldn't bet a used matchstick on him
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.