Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius: Predictions, Tips & Free Bets
- Written by David Bet
Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius in a hastily arranged showdown after AJ's showdown with Dillian Whyte was scrapped. Will AJ pick up an emphatic win on Saturday night? Or will the former Olympic Gold medallist confirm he is pat his prime? Don't miss our Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius predictions, betting tips, highest odds, how to watch the fight and exclusive free bets.
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How To Watch Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius in the UK?
Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius takes place on Saturday 12th August 2023.
The fight, set for 12 rounds, will take place at the O2 Arena in London.
TV coverage of Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius starts from 7pm on DAZN. The sold-out event at The O2 will not be a pay-per-view event as originally scheduled and fight fans will be able to watch worldwide on DAZN via the usual subscription service.
Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius Betting Preview
Anthony Joshua was disappointingly low key when beating Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena earlier this year, a victory that improved his professional record to 25-3. It was his first fight under new trainer Derrick James and after back to back defeats at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk. AJ has arguably never been the same since the shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz in 2019 despite winning the rematch on points.
Robert Helenius has stepped in as Joshua's opponent for the fight, with Dillian Whyte having withdrawn from the contest just seven days before it was due to take place. The Finn last fought on Saturday against fellow Finnish boxer Mika Mielonen, stopping his opponent in the third round. He is still a credible opponent with a 32-4 professional record, but has suffered defeats at the hands of Whyte (on points back in 2017), Gerald Washington and, in his most recent fight, Deontay Wilder - a first round KO defeat in New York in October last year.
Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius: Who is the favorite?
Both established and new betting sites have installed Joshua as heavy favourite. AJ is best priced at just 1/14 with Coral to win this fight, while Helenius is priced 10/1 with Bet365. The draw is backable at 33/1 with SpreadEx.
Joshua vs Helenius Predictions
A late change of opponent is never easy for a fighter to deal with. Joshua has bad memories as he suffered the most shocking defeat against Andy Ruiz Jr - a late replacement - four years ago in New York.
Anyway, it would be a major shock if Joshua failed to win this one in anything other than convincing fashion. AJ will be keenly aware of the ease with which Deontay Wilder - probably his next opponent - put Helenius to the sword and he will aim to display his credentials by securing a similar outcome.
As a result, we back Joshua to win in early rounds even if you have to go all the way back to 2016 to find the last time the Brit won a fight inside three rounds.
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Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius FAQs
What time will the fight start?
The main card will get underway at 7pm this Saturday, with the main event ringwalds estimated for 10pm, although that time could change depending on the the length of the fights on the undercard.
How many rounds will the fight be?
Joshua vs Helenius will be a 12 rounds bout (3 minutes each).
In which weight division will the fight be contested?
The fight will be contested at heavyweight which means both fighters have to make at least 200lb.
Who is fighting on the Joshua vs Helenius undercard?
Filip Hrgovic, currently in line to challenge for Oleksandr Usyk’s IBF heavyweight belt faces the unbeaten Australian Demsey McKean.
The popular Johnny Fisher also features, while Derek Chisora fights Gerald Washington in a bout between two veterans. Campbell Hatton also is in action on the undercard..
- 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
What happens if Joshua wins the fight?
Should Joshua beat Helenius, a mega fight with Deontay Wilder before the end of the year would be well on the cards. A potential contest against Tyson Fury (or other big names) in the future is not ruled out.
Why was Joshua vs Whyte 2 cancelled?
Joshua had been set to face Dillian Whyte but an adverse finding in a pre-fight drug test for Whyte means that bout is now off.
Anthony Joshua will now fight 6ft 9in Robert Helenius on Saturday after ‘The Viking’ stepped in at the eleventh hour following the cancellation of the original fight with Dillian Whyte.
The Joshua-Whyte fight was scrapped last week with a full investigation underway over ‘adverse findings’ in Whyte’s voluntary drug’s test. Whyte, whose test was part of random anti-doping protocol, is adamant there is no wrongdoing and said he will clear his name.
