Former two-time heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua is determined to stay active, so when old foe Dillian Whyte was pulled from the O2 Arena card at just seven days' notice, the immediate goal was to find AJ a replacement opponent.
Whyte failed a VADA test, so a long-awaited rematch with Joshua went down the drain, conceivably with his career as a serious heavyweight contender. Replacing him will be former two-time European champion Robert Helenius, who knocked off some ring rust on Saturday past by posting a third-round stoppage of the unknown Mika Mielonen.
WATCH: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius, live on DAZN
The good news is that Helenius is in fighting shape. The bad news is he's been installed as a +1000 underdog to derail Joshua, who is looking for some ring time ahead of a potential showdown with former WBC champion Deontay Wilder.
Will Joshua swat Helenius aside and face "The Bronze Bomber", or will "The Nordic Nightmare" produce one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history?
Here’s all you need to know about Joshua vs. Helenius, including viewing details, prices, and more.
What time is Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius today (ET and PT)?Joshua vs. Helenius will be on August 12. The main card starts at 7 p.m. local time, which is 2 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. PT.
Both fighters should make their way to the ring at around 10.15 p.m. BST (5.15 p.m. ET, 2.15 p.m. PT), depending on how long the undercard fights last. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
Region Date Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) USA and Canada (ET) Saturday, August 12 2 p.m. ET 5:15 p.m. ET USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, August 12 11 a.m. PT 2:15 p.m. PT UK and Ireland Saturday, August 12 7 p.m. BST 10:15 p.m. BST Australia Sunday, August 13 4 a.m. AEST 7:15 a.m. AEST How to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius Region TV channel Live streaming USA — DAZN Canada — DAZN UK and Ireland DAZN 1 HD DAZN Australia — DAZNMORE: Wait, so why is Fury-Ngannou happening?
The Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius fight card will be available via DAZN in the U.S. and DAZN PPV in the U.K.
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Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius price: How much does the card cost? DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.WATCH: Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius, live on DAZN
Where is Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius?Joshua vs. Helenius takes place at the O2 Arena in London. The arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
Betting odds for Anthony Joshua vs. Robert HeleniusPer SkyBet, Anthony Joshua is the -2000 favorite, while Robert Helenius is the +1000 underdog.
Anthony Joshua record and bio Nationality: British Born: October 15, 1989 Height: 6-6 Reach: 82 inches Total fights: 28 Record: 25-3 with 22 wins via knockoutMORE: How to bet on combat sports
Robert Helenius record and bio Nationality: Finnish Born: January 2, 1984 Height: 6-6 ½ Reach: 79 inches Total fights: 36 Record: 32-4 with 21 wins via knockout Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius fight card Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius; Heavyweights Filip Hrgovic vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweights Johnny Fisher vs. Harry Armstrong; Heavyweights Campbell Hatton vs. Tom Ansell; Heavyweights Maiseyrose Courtney vs. TBC; George Liddard vs. TBC;
