Watford's Heavyweight Anthony Joshua wins against Robert Helenius
He remains on course to become a three-time heavyweight world boxing champion.
Last updated 13th Aug 2023
Watford's Anthony Joshua remains on course to become a three-time heavyweight world boxing champion, after his fight against Robert Helenius at London's O2 arena last night.
He won after knocking out his last-minute Finnish opponent with one punch in the seventh round, and afterwards thanked him for saving the event, calling him a "massive success".
He said that finding an opponent at such short notice meant a lot to him, as the Finnish fighter stepped in to replace Dillian Whyte after he failed a drugs test.
Joshua says a fight with Wilder would be great for the sport.
Fans hope that this victory will put him on the path to a showdown with Deontay Wilder later this year.
Joshua responded to his critics during a short interview in the ring.
"I just want to give a big round of applause for Robert Helenius for taking this fight," Joshua started off.
"People need to leave me alone. This is my time in the ring. Let me breath. The guy has got talent, I had to figure him out because he was a late replacement and I want to thank him for saving the show.
"I don't want to say too much. But my back hurts from carrying the heavyweight division."