Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius: The Big Fight Preview

Anthony Joshua continues his rebuild on Saturday night when he faces Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena and live on DAZN. 

Helenius, however, was not set to feature on this weekend's bill. "The Nordic Nightmare" was instead brought in as a last-minute replacement after Dillian Whyte showed adverse findings in a VADA test. 

Regardless of who is in the opposite corner, fans will be hoping for Joshua to produce a trademark knockout finish which made him one of boxing's biggest names. There is also the added element of a potential showdown with former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder next, therefore Joshua will need to make a statement ahead of what could be one of the biggest fights in recent memory. 

Here's everything you need to know about Joshua vs. Helenius along with the best of DAZN's coverage so far: 

Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius coverage

• Who is Robert Helenius? Background, record, championships, biggest wins of Anthony Joshua's next opponent
• Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius: Otto Wallin explains how Finn can spring a surprise
• Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius: Does AJ feel like he needs a stoppage as a statement to Wilder?
• Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius: 'The Nordic Nightmare' lists keys to victory
• George Groves gives one crucial piece of advice to Anthony Joshua ahead of Robert Helenius fight
• Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius: List of odds, favorites, markets, prediction and betting trends

Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius weigh-in results

Anthony Joshua weighed in at 250lbs, while Robert Helenius was slightly lighter at 249.4lbs.

Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius odds

• Anthony Joshua: 1/16
• Robert Helenius: 8/1

(All odds via DraftKings as of Friday, August 11. These odds can change between now and fight night.)

Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius fight date, start time

• Date: Saturday, August 12 
• Time: 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET 
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:41 p.m. BST / 5:41 p.m. ET

The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:41 p.m. BST / 5:41 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

Can I watch Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius on DAZN?

The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here. 

However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.

What devices are supported on DAZN?

DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:

How to watch if you’re a Virgin Media customer 

Virgin Media customers in the UK can order Joshua vs. Helenius and watch the event directly on their Virgin set top box. Every PPV order includes one-month access to the DAZN app. More information on how to redeem the one-month DAZN access will be provided on-screen during the fight night broadcast.  

How to order Joshua vs. Helenius on your Virgin box:  

• Virgin customers with a TiVo and/or V6 set-top-box 
• Press Home or On Demand on your remote control and go to:  
• On Demand > Live Events  
• Then pressing the red button  

Virgin customers with a Virgin TV 360 or Stream set-top-box 

Press Home on your remote control and go to: 

• ‘Pay Per View Live Events’ rail/section 
• Then pressing OK 

Where is the Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius fight?

The fight will take place at the O2 Arena in London. 

Anthony Joshua record and bio

• Nationality: British   
• Date of birth: October 15, 1989
• Height: 6' 6"   
• Reach: 82"   
• Total fights: 28   
• Record: 25-3 (22 KOs)   

Robert Helenius record and bio 

• Nationality: Finnish
• Date of birth: January 2, 1984     
• Height: 6' 6.5"     
• Reach: 79"    
• Total fights: 36     
• Record: 32-4 (21 KOs)

Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius fight card

• 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; Women's super-flyweight