"Robert Helenius Is A Tricky Fight For Anthony Joshua!" - Eddie Hearn

Eddie Hearn speaks out as Robert Helenius gets the call to fight Anthony Joshua on days notice at The O2 this Saturday live on DAZN.
Hearn also addresses the other opponents who came forward and ticket refunds for fans who want them. A huge night of Heavyweight action continues this Saturday in the Capital!
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[@Formally-known-Prince-Andrew]

It is what it is just dont sell it as tricky and dangerous. Treating people like theyre stupid is what gets our backs up. Good work on the full refund.

[@vedantpatel2131]

This isn't AJs fault whatsoever. We should be happy that hes fighting a replacement. Whyte lost out on the opportunity of a lifetime. When Wilder was champ, Whyte was offered a guaranteed title shot if he best Ortiz, which he declined. When he fought fury, he came in completely unprepared. Now against AJ, he tests for drugs. Whyte had no excuse to complain anymore; he fumbled every opportunity given to him

[@KOTalk]

Helenius has serious power but he's fragile. As soon as he gets clipped he'll go! You can't hate on Helenius as a last minute replacement though

[@marcusbailey3988]

It's a waste of time 😂

[@aintnoplum]

Is that the guy wilder iced in a round

[@KOTalk]

@@aintnoplum it is

[@Chyeahokay]

Stfu, your a clown for defending this.

[@Vj1217]

Bruh stfu, Eddie discredits Wilder while he was fighting ortiz, now he's taking Helenius fight as a good fight? lmao pewsie

[@alsayedfakhri4597]

Its not AJ's fault Whyte keeps popping dirty.

[@kbboy101]

NO, but it is his decision to keep away from Hrgovic, Chisora or Washington and get an even lower level opponent who got KO'ed by Wilder inside a round.

[@groundskeeperkeeper3879]

@@kbboy101if he can’t get him out of there within 5 rounds it will be embarrassing

[@thomasche]

​@@kbboy101Helenius is better than Chisora.

[@Theemptythroneistaken]

​​@@kbboy101Why would Hrgovic risk his mandatory spot for the IBF title fighting AJ?

[@cochiseholland2913]

@@kbboy101Even if chisora is a bigger challenge for AJ its not fair, no its a fucking disgrace that people want chisora to Get more fucking riddled with brain damage

[@mandarkastronomonov2962]

Yes, I'm disappointed as you all are, but let's be serious. No serious heavyweight contender is going to take a dangerous fight against AJ at such short notice, even if AJ was willing to fight anyone at this point. Big ups to Helenius for stepping up at the last minute. I'm sure he fought not too long ago.

[@Legend-sl9bn]

about 3 days ago he fought . who needs 6 months between camps 😅

[@Chyeahokay]

Andy Ruiz volunteered. Otto wallin volunteered..... Eddie wants an easy fight for aj

[@CEREBRAL.ASSASSIN]

I think it's the other way around, AJ don't want to be taking on anyone too dangerous right now especially now that the Saudis have put the pressure on him.

[@CEREBRAL.ASSASSIN]

​@jacktanner1335 agreed, aj is looking for a some what easier opponent because he cannot afford to lose that Saudi deal.

[@billmurphy3510]

any serious heavyweight contender would take the fight. Most have been contenders for years and never will get the money they will get fighting AJ and most likely they won't get a shot at the title either. And even if they have a title they still would not get such money

[@LewisBoxeo]

Underwhelming but all things considered it’s not a bad replacement on 6 days notice. Same Helenius that battered Kownacki twice not too long ago. Better than Chisora🤷‍♂️

[@changbeerbeer]

Nice safe fight to get AJ through to the Wilder fight! Why not, it’s not like it’s AJ’s fault that Whyte popped dirty! 🥊

[@ashleywilliams2561]

Only if the Wilder fights happens.

[@donjosue1000]

This is far from a safe fight lol, check the guys record... Joshua better be careful!

[@Legend-sl9bn]

got more chance of getting manure out of a rocking horse then aj fighting wilder

[@boxingp4pjack823]

​@donjosue1000 the guy is not a threat on any level...he was put in the ether by wilder😂also he fought 2 days back in finland & looked wobbly...this is horrible matchmaking

[@ashleywilliams2561]

@@boxingp4pjack823 It's better than no show but it's disappointing. it's on whyte not AJ or matchroom though. Helenius is step up from part time fighter frankkyn after all

[@petebooth5121]

If Helenius is a tricky fight, AJ should just retire now.

[@jtb_001]

We wanted an easy as possible opponent so we chose Whyte 😂 but that's down the drain so im forced to get him a new opponent

[@eddiel7635]

Ehh, on what basis is Whyte easier than nearly every other heavyweight out there. He’s Fury’s third best win Ffs.

[@jtb_001]

@@eddiel7635 concentrate on AJ mate, no one mentioned fury you sensitive sandwich. AJ chose Whyte because he is an easy fight, simple. Now it's fallen through Eddie needs to save his bacon.

[@jtb_001]

@@eddiel7635 are you seriously telling me Whyte deserved another shot? Did Eddie convince you it would be a test for AJ to fight Whyte? 😂

[@lilbaigs5003]

​@@jtb_001So is Whyte not a top 10 heavyweight then?? Is he not ranked inside the top 10 with WBC & IBF ???? Daft Fury groupie

[@jtb_001]

@@lilbaigs5003 I'm not even a fan of fury ya plum 😂😂😂 why does everyone assume if you care about the state of heavyweight boxing you are a fury fan?

[@topsuperseven7910]

AJ is still fighting? Well, good for him I say.

[@Sim0n98]

Obviously it’s not ideal, but for a fight that’s been put together on super short notice I think it’s expectable, and now it’s a fairly fun fight card for something that isn’t on PPV.

[@boxingp4pjack823]

😂

[@jimthecaptainsmate3542]

Hunter and Ruiz put themselves forward but the cowards at Matchroom pooped their pants at putting AJ in with them.

[@BullyBoxer]

This is terribly cowardly by Joshua. I think Joshua is done ,stick a fork in him .

[@jsmnzgb]

Wow! You're using Eddie's skills of trying to sell a piece of turd in a bag! Well done!

[@tyronebrennand4958]

This is not acceptable, come on.

[@dazschanez5692]

Love Eddie - but he is getting more like 👍🏼 David Brent!!!❤🎉

[@jpatimmins]

As someone who purchased O2 tickets the headline fight has zero interest. Helenius is not a live opponent. How on earth is this preparation for Wilder?

[@shan5445]

Eddie would make a Fight between Me and AJ look like it's a fifty -fifty!

[@lynnroach6738]

😂

[@dwainjohnson6239]

makes sense, and from a business point of view Hearn made a great choice. I'm down to watch the fight, this last min switch is tough, lets go AJ. and next for that Wilder fight, I'm again happy with Helenius because I'm sure he wasn't just money hungry, he wanted to secure a win for a pivot move to get more fights of high caliber.

[@b.j.f.1303]

People were slagging off Chisora being the opponent, this is shocking

[@HouseOldSkoolRaver]

As soon as he gets hit with power he goes down the fights over we learn nothing from Joshua. People praise Joshua for beating whoever is Infront of him. And the madness continues...

[@joethompson8131]

It’s about building confidence, and what do you mean Joshua gets praised? He’s literally the most criticised fighter I’ve ever seen. Some knock overs will do him good it’s tried and tested

[@HouseOldSkoolRaver]

@@joethompson8131 I can already see GA Davies praising him now for a short notice win. not very confident is he or he'd be fighting Ruiz beating him then calling out Wilder at the weekend.

[@acediamond7524]

Praise AJ for beating whoever? It’s about time he has rebuilding fights like this, it gives him a chance to try new things with his new trainer. I love this fight for AJ and Robert Helenius deserves a payday for his years of service to boxing so I’m happy all around. He’s a dangerous man whilst it lasts, he can truly whack.

[@AshleyGlen26]

​@@acediamond7524you're right, i remember when robert whacked his own head against the canvas vs wilder😂

[@chrisbinks3458]

Eddie acting like he's promoting over 50s life insurance

[@XxXTMillzXxX]

Wilder knocked him out cold straight away!

[@boxingp4pjack823]

All of a sudden everyone wants a poundnote says eddie hearn😅😂😅

[@Byronic19134]

I actually think Helenius is better than Whyte at this point in their careers. Whyte was a twitched-up athlete that isn't close to that quick anymore, and Helanius was always a slow calculated sharp shooter with surprising feet.

[@smithychaos89]

I'm not dissapointed! It would of been a great tear up but I'd love to see AJ render Helanius unconsious. Love chisora and Johnny Fischer also. What a card.

[@jamiecoghlan6089]

Look what Wilder did to Robert nearly put the bloke in a Coma. If Robert is seriously damaged in this fight. Eddie should be jailed

[@cvrtsaudio]

Helenius gunna knock AJ unconscious in round 3

[@Sui_Generis0]

Trying to market Helenius as a tough fight is very funny

[@lilbaigs5003]

AJ has 4 days to go ... He was never going to fight Chisora....hes essentially Chisoras manager ... and Fisher vs Harry Armstrong .... if he wuda fought one of them hed get slated by the Queensberry groupies Helenius is fight fit & ready ... he had a fight on Saturday 5th Aug in Finland and won ... so hes had a recent camp ...and hes got confidence from his win & hes fit .... given the circumstances ... best opponent available Put it this way ... Helenius beats Nngaou in a boxing fight .... 😂😂😂😂 ... the guy Fairy is fighting on PPV 😂😂😂😂 .. and you daft Fury fangirls will pay for that 😂😂😂

[@pjlaveus3964]

He done fought so many cab drivers it’s insane 🙄🙄🙄

[@yogeshprasad-g8p]

Mismatch. Refund money. Boxing fans are foolded always. An easy oppoent chosen to make Wilder v Joshua.

[@russellnewton6660]

It is what it is, if this Wilder fight wasn’t on the horizon, we’d be expecting more. But yeah he needs a confidence booster, but I’m sure people are going to be measuring this performance against Wilders fight with Helenius.

[@phm1247]

Yes, I agree AJ vs Robert Hilarious is a great fight - he took Wilder 12 rounds & got robbed on the scorecards - I don't see what everyone is moaning about

[@zhzhhhzhzhzzzz]

That's a lovely Simon Jordan jumper

[@b.j.f.1303]

Robbed Chisora, knocked out by Washington and slept in 1 round by Wilder. Game changed.

[@trolanteri]

-Fought chisora 12 rounds with only left hand due injury. -Was leading points against Washington untill mistake, knocked out twice kownaci who Beat shit out of Washington. -Lost to wilder who is hardest hitter in world. -fought till distance with Whyte with only 1 hand Joshua does not stand a change

[@boxingtrailers4191]

The way Eddie talks about AJ he sounds locked in which is what he needs hunger

[@thomasche]

Thank you so much Dillian Whyte. You will be remembered for wasting everyone's time.

[@Pigeoning]

AJ will wrestle hug with this stiff for a few rounds and then get him out of there inside 5. Snooze button. However since he will have been entirely unprepared for Wilder it is a 100% lock outcome in that fight, if it ever happens. Wilder will leave AJ crumpled in a pile of slobber and blood heaving for air. 3 minute nap minimum.

[@leehirons4709]

Smashing someone this easy will not help him become 3x world champion what a load of bollox

[@Yallbiggee]

Not a ounce of anger, not even a ounce of ammy

[@kyleb91]

If fury thought Helenius Eddie wouldn’t say it was a tricky fight

[@dwaynedibley997]

What a dumb comment.. Because it not a tricky fight for the unbeaten far superior fury

[@Kbanoid]

Yeh I would want a refund... Big shame on the body snatcher. Dillian sparking aj would of been a summer highlight.

[@MrSafeAsFuck]

The public had one choice, Derek Chisora! Eddie willing to make it easy for AJ rather than look after Matchroom brand. Step up or step down..

[@terryduckworth5105]

Not the worst replacement on a few days notice… everyone I’d assume would of preferred to see AJ vs Whyte but at least we get to see a decent card 👍 Plenty of haters in the comment section who need to take their heads for a shit 💩 🤡🤡🤡

[@LucieOne]

I'm happy for Helenius. He seems a nice guy and between Wilder and now AJ, he's surely making some great money at such a late stage of his career.

[@Ruthless121]

He is not a nice guy. The poor little girls he abused! 😮

[@wrestlinginfodude2644]

@@Ruthless121 what?

[@SychoSam]

​@@wrestlinginfodude2644yeah I heard he impregnated 2 teenage girls on the same night

[@Nipponi]

​@@wrestlinginfodude2644they trolling..

[@fhesseti7976]

​@@Ruthless121Got a source for that?

[@mrgrandi]

Hearn trying to sell this fight is hilarious 😂 😂😂

[@randomchipfat937]

It's already sold

[@NOBODY-cn6fj]

@@randomchipfat937yeah for the whyte fight not helenius ! It wouldn’t of sold otherwise

[@darren1989]

He's be kod 10 months ago in the first round and Washington knocked him out too. 39 years old too...V poor replacement

[@naeemislam1105]

​@darren1989 the washington ko was a long time ago, since then he had 2 ko wins against adam kownacki

[@darren1989]

@@naeemislam1105 kownacki was massively overrated. Wasnt he stopped again a month ago and exactly he's pretty much 40 now

[@TonyWelch75]

I feel for the people that bought the tickets on resale at 10x face value, they won’t be getting their money back nor the fight they wanted to see

[@deadpool8340]

The Pain !!!

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

Should not have paid such silly money.

[@cooper.......]

They can get a refund

[@pavilmacaroni9427]

More fools them

[@lukemurray4950]

How is that even legal. If the fight changes you should be able to refund. It's not what you paid for.

[@joestunnerboxing]

Good to see Eddie sporting his new Simon Jordan sweat-shirt - a bromance made in heaven. 😍🥰😘

[@lendus1985]

Mad respect to AJ, he always just takes these upsets like a man and moves on like a true pro!

[@aintnoplum]

Lol another matchroom bot 🤖

[@matthew-jy5jp]

​@@aintnoplumanother big mouth hiding behind a keyboard. How come you are entitled to your opinion reject, but nobody else is ? You clowns are a dime a dozen on here

[@matthew-jy5jp]

​@@aintnoplum What are you even talking about you retard ?

[@HouseOldSkoolRaver]

Looking weak for not taking Ruiz a bad performance now and he's finished.

[@jordonwilliams8646]

@aintnoplum 😂

[@MuhammadAli-kv5oe]

Well, he tried to fight someone half decent as a replacement previously, and we saw how that went.

[@curtistootell7380]

He's got Eddie Hearn in his head that's why. Mr Robocop can't fight without someone telling him who what where why and when.

[@MrIDFWU]

@@curtistootell7380🤡

[@thomasche]

Facts

[@matthewsill748]

If you watched that fight it wasn't exactly a one sided beat down he was beating ruiz up until he made a stupid mistake so I don't think he will make that same mistake again

[@MrChrisbal]

@@curtistootell7380u defo a furry and wilder fan 😂😂

[@jucci69]

It´s perfect timing for Helenius. The bout last saturday was physically a walk in the park but a morale boosting win. He is match fit, has zero pressure and a nice payday. Helenius hasn´t got the chin to take a lot of Joshua power punches but he´s no journeyman either. He´s got reach, power and he can counter punch.

[@thomasche]

Finally a balanced and mature comment.

[@judeclements8700]

Who fought on Saturday…🤣🤣

[@Byronic19134]

@@judeclements8700 HAHA yo this sounds undeniably hilarious but for real Helanius just toyed with some dude for 6 rounds in what appeared to be a castle before the ref stopped it. Most boxers will have sparring harder than that a week before a fight.

[@hms9891]

He fought a 40 plus year old amateur it wasn’t even a sparring match how did the match even get sanctioned in the first place

[@declanmckenna5111]

Helenius just fought on Sat, bet this was a nice surprise payday.

[@jadrankodolovcak627]

Thats only thruth in this matching. suprise payday for Helenius.

[@DaveJC85]

Hope he doesn't get cleaned out again taking a last minute opponent to save a show for a drugs cheat. Poor guy gets shit all the time but still fight anyone even its not a credible name

[@pierrepaul3203]

Don’t understand why Eddie is choosing him. If he KOs him 1st round like Wilder he will get no credit and if doesn’t then he will be criticised like mad. Zero benefit. Sure there was another option…

[@TribalThief]

Absolutely shocking 😂, avoided everyone even on his own card

[@seggbefsz]

how do you know? let me correct myself: you know nothing about the case so shhhhh🤡

[@HatersHaveOpinion1]

Confidence is gone. Last thing Eddie needs is another upset

[@keego_keego]

Did you watch the interview?

[@flipspearing]

You don’t understand how boxing works my friend

[@TribalThief]

Aj little fan boys in the comments. Casuals 😂🙈

[@Lee-ye3ev]

He didn't have that same energy when Wilder fought him. Hearn is the gift that keeps on giving

[@MicWars]

Nowhere near as interesting as the Whyte fight but as last minute replacements go its not the worst when you consider Helenius was Wilders first choice comeback fight from retirement.

[@marcust123]

Helanious only fought 3 days ago ffs

[@ferguscasey5301]

And he got sparked in a round by wilder. What will this fight prove?

[@chrisnewell1065]

And helenius was coming off back to back wins before he fought wilder and wilder destroyed him.

[@almightythor6089]

​@ferguscasey5301 what did that prove from wilder? Yet the fan boys were Wilders back!!! 😂😂😂 indeed back fighting tomato cans congratulations 🎊 😂

[@Ryan-qq9qe]

Will probably sound crazy but Helenius might be more difficult than Whyte. People been hyping Whyte up like he’s a top heavyweight and he’s really not that good

[@darrenmahoney8106]

I like this fight - but not because it's a difficult fight for AJ. I see him teeing off on him and it being the confidence bosster he needs

[@KingJaffeJoffer99]

Ghat could be a good shout

[@piotreks6958]

Good fight to open up a little and show more from offensive side. Hellenius is big and can punch but he also is slow and cant take big punch. If Joshua dont show more offensive on him and not win by KO he should not fight Wilder.

[@darrenmahoney8106]

@@ryandixon3252 that's the point. It's an easier fight. A confidence booster

[@darrenmahoney8106]

@@piotreks6958 100% agree

[@redordead4491]

We all know if Aj doesn't finish him in 1st round ppl are gonna say he's no Wilder 😏

[@lilbaigs5003]

AJ can finish him in 1 round ... but its better for AJ to put to practice new things hes worked on under Derrick James... so atleast 5th or 6th round ko

[@redordead4491]

@lilbaigs5003 he did that with Franklin but I agree, the critics thou will want a early KO.

[@Fly_With_Si]

Matchroom fanboy here 👋🏼- I hope people realise how decent matchroom are to the fans! Literally still offering a full refund with the event with AJ still fighting. Not many other promoters would do this!

[@hazza4566]

Heavyweight boxing a Joke 🤣🤣🤣

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Helenius lasted 1 round with Wilder so anything less than a demolition job will be seen as failure.

[@-outlawchicano-5828]

@@randymarsh2901 Chisora or Ruiz

[@youngmelo3717]

YES let’s hear Hearn and Aj fans hype up Helenius after taking shots at Wilder for fighting him when Wilder was coming off a brutal loss, a year of inactivity, and Helenius coming off his best 2 wins. Meanwhile Aj has been the most active HW just fought low level comp and Helenius just 2 fights ago got koed in the 1st rd 😂😂

[@ryanwebb9710]

Helenius had fight last weekend yes will Be fit but never 100 % . He does have power but weak chin . Should be easy night for Joshua . Fair play to Helenius for taking it .

[@one_and_only_1649]

You’ve gotta love Eddie he’s so calculated we no helenius is terrible but Eddie makes out it’s a hard fight to make AJ look good 😂

[@theunclethetwo3038]

He absolutely battered Kownacki and looked good. Wilder knocked him out with his first meaningful punch. Actually could be a tricky fight. Still, a pretty rubbish one, tbh. Hrgovic, Ruiz, Sanchez, all available. Even Kabayel. Understandable if a few of them don't take it at short notice but Helenius is a nothing to gain, all to lose fight.

[@baughjaughes5104]

Helenius is far from hopeless. He’s a level below AJ for sure but to say terrible is just ignorant. I would say it the equivalent of man United playing wolves. Should be a victory for the reds but every wolf has his day

[@jasonahdjfhsdfg]

Yep he looked absolutely dreadful in his last fight a whole 3 days ago. That’s why they’ve picked him. Because he’s shot to bits.

[@Byronic19134]

He's not terrible at all what a bad take.

[@Byronic19134]

@@jasonahdjfhsdfg No he did not, he actually looked juiced or some shxt to be honest because he was all tan with back muscles, pause, that I never saw him with before and just dog walked dude for 6 rounds like casual sparring.

[@leehowells8527]

This should be a short fight for Joshua blink and you will miss it

[@boxingp4pjack823]

Helenius just came back from the ether that wilder put him in.This is a dangerous fight for a man that had retired😂😂😂to know all the matchroom bots just look at the comments section praising this fight😮😮😮

[@tedred8869]

Tricky fight ? Is this the same fighter that got sent to the shadow realm. In the first round from wilder . 😅😅😅😅

[@chrislotts4551]

Oh this fight should be a snoozefest, I would have rather seen aj vs Andy 3

[@mileslivingston9849]

We want Otto

[@koboxing3582]

shocking fight 😂

[@Charlton2010]

You mean like the Fury/Chisora 3?

[@JRW1886]

There are trickier opponents are there tho Eddie 😂

[@freedom4mealways]

Helenius cannot be underestimated. He beat Chisora and Kownacki!

[@marc.antony.]

And lost to a First round Jab against Wilder

[@freedom4mealways]

@@marc.antony. That could have happened to anyone! Wilder knocked out Fury in their first fight for 5 seconds. In the third fight, he almost knocked out Fury in the 5th round.

[@bolebole161]

​@@marc.antony.It was actually a straight right hand that ended the fight and not a jab...but thanks for playing.

[@marc.antony.]

@@freedom4mealwaysyes but did you see the punch? It was more of a push than a punch, he literally just stretches his arm. Either Helenius took a dive at wrong moment, or his chin resistance is gone, the punches Fury or other Wilder opponents got where different

[@marc.antony.]

@@bolebole161 your welcome

[@sampenny6036]

Eddie is going to do his conkers on this Fight!!! All so the undercard can get paid. If is wasn’t for all those people and a stand-alone fight it wouldn’t go ahead.

[@PortlandMan]

Wait he was training in 120f heat everyday? That sounds deadly

[@tigerward88]

Hearn playing it safe with helenius he knows the big dollars with Joshua v wilder can't blame him

[@anthonyvanwyk1001]

The show must go on. Fight night come through.🥊💪🏽😎

[@OmmikNenatnar]

Good luck Helenius! 👍🏻🇫🇮🇦🇽

[@taylorgang5820]

Stop lien Eddie that man’s dead since wilder sent him to the shadow realm

[@michaeln925]

If not top 10 Boycott the Fight 👊🏾💯

[@perpetualintellectual2026]

Wilder chose helenius out of a whole pool of heavyweights. Chose his sparring partner

[@waynegoddard4065]

You can't sell AJ to me Eddie. This fight can be smelt from a hundred miles away.

[@darren1989]

Wilder knocked him out cold 10 months ago and also Gerald Washington knocked him out to . Washington/Hergavic on the card. Also 39

[@paulbee2812]

He's not but it's better to save the whole card than cancel it. Even if the main event is just a dance off

[@JohnSmith-bm6zg]

Wearing the Simon Jordan jumper.

[@pinkandfluffysuperwokeblok9859]

Not as good as Whyte but better than Derick Chisora, a safe pick but not too bad

[@pauljamessquibbs.3945]

The same Helenius who Wilder put on space cakes with a short jab????🤣🤣🤣

[@donnyrutter3936]

Helenius! 😅😅😅

[@CIANMU11]

AJ OPPONET FOUGHT THREE DAYS AGO

[@michaelblack7726]

Hahahaha

[@joestunnerboxing]

A tricky fight for Joshua? And it isn't for Helenius??? I like Joshua but hopefully this won't just be a pay-day for Helenius. I want to see a REAL fight, so here's hoping Helenius turns up with some ambition and motivation.

[@jsmnzgb]

Yeh! He was so ambitious and motivated against Wilder! And he last fought on Saturday!

[@lilbaigs5003]

​@@jsmnzgbAs he last fought on Saturday ....means hes had a recent camp & is fight fit & ready...and as he won on Saturday.... he will have confidence going into this

[@JoeStunner]

Anyone can be flattened early by Wilder's right hand. We shouldn't equate that with lacking ambition.

[@anttisiira5097]

@@JoeStunner Helenius is 100% counter buncher. I still don`t understand why the hell he attack against Wilder that kind of stupid all open style

[@andymanley4854]

Helenius got knocked out by Wilder less than a year ago before the 2nd bell, lets hope AJ can put on a similar display.

[@MrIDFWU]

AJ can KO him in round 1. Put is he needs ring time to work in the Derrick james gameplan

[@andymanley4854]

@@MrIDFWU 🤞

[@HouseOldSkoolRaver]

Ngannou beats Helenius easily today. to the people slagging that fight off you have another promoter worse then Frank.

[@nickpellatt]

I'm happy. I can watch the full card now, and get a jokey AJ fight for free. I wasn't happy to pay extra for a PPV after subbing to DAZN for a year. In fact, I probably wouldn't have paid for the DW fight. This is the best result I could have hoped for.

[@boxingp4pjack823]

😂

[@justinday5961]

Bought tickets for the Dw main event , refund incoming!

[@brianbadonde9039]

If you had an ounce of common sense you’d stream it for free

[@elleJay-mb4yn]

@@justinday5961same. How did you get the refund? I paid £235 for ticket then another £25 for parking. I didn’t pay to watch this opponent!

[@nickpellatt]

@@brianbadonde9039 I don't have Sky or BT Sport, so in fairness, £100 a year (or whatever it was) for DAZN isn't terrible value for money. And even more than that, I like boxing, have been watching for years, I get and watch tons of free content on KZbin ... I'm more than happy to contribute towards a sport I've enjoyed for decades by paying a minimal subscription or an occasional PPV fee

[@box1007]

This is not Joshua’s fault. Would Fury have taken the replacement? I doubt it.

[@HouseOldSkoolRaver]

The Romford Bull but is feared in the Joshua camp. Bosh.

[@paulmc7068]

Pay per view?

[@travfdy]

What a joke! 😂 First, Chisora v Washington. Now this?! He fought Franklin coming off a loss. Now he fights a guy who got sparked in a round by Wilder last year. Y'all losing credibility! 🗑️🗑️🗑️

[@rhodesboyson1700]

Helenius is tricky for aj but aj isnt ducking wilder? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 This is embarassing 😂 AJ just ducked ruiz and oarker 😂 add that to the list 😂

[@Powerneck]

Andy Ruiz is begging for a Trilogy Fight.. Can anyone explain why he’s been overlooked ?? This is another set back for Heavyweight Boxing 🥊 ( in my opinion ) Let’s just hope this as all been a wind- up,,, and TYSON FURY gets announced Friday.. Glad I never paid £ 250 , for a ticket.🥊

[@judeclements8700]

Right let’s put this into perspective shall we. Joshua is now fighting Helenius who fought last Saturday - SAT!!??! This is what heavyweight boxing has become! I don’t know who is advising Joshua but clearly the fight to take to define legacy was Hrgovic and then get mandatory for Uysk again. Wilder is all wrong for Joshua , Joshua doesn’t move his head and has poor defence, Wilder will SPARK him - 100%. With Uysk has a chance if he uses his weight and power and aggression (which he failed to do in two attempts). With that tactic used effectively he causes him problems. Now he will fight Helenius (stilled recovering from SATURDAY!) if he really believed in himself he would have knocked out Ruiz, Hrgovic, Wallin. They are credible opponents. Well at least it’s not Chisora - that would have been pure comedy. The heavyweight division is over. One fight a year and all you get is the ‘best’ vs Helenius or Chisora…pathetic. Please don’t compare these muppets to the likes of Lennox Lewis / Tyson / Ali. It’s just a different universe…

[@marknicholls8827]

🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 you bet it’s a tricky fight, you trying to trick us into thinking this is a credible opponent, For 10 years now telling us AJ the real deal 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 he’s more protected than the king Put him in with someone with a pulse, Eddie Hearn I actually think he’s started believing his own shit

[@lefty85boots]

This is hilarious 😂