Anthony Joshua calls on God and hell ahead of Robert Helenius heavyweight showdown

Joshua then took to his official social media platforms to show off views from the weigh-in and also call on God and hell to face Helenius.

Anthony Joshua calls on God and hell ahead of Robert Helenius heavyweight showdown

Tosin Abayomi 16:15 - 11.08.2023

Anthony Joshua apologizes to God and promises to raise hell as he returns against Robert Helenius

Anthony Joshua, a British boxer of Nigerian heritage, appeared fired up before his match against Robert Helenius on Saturday night.

On Friday, the two heavyweights had their weigh-ins. Joshua came in at 250 pounds while Helenius weighed 249.4 pounds.

It rapidly became tense as the two men faced off after stepping onto the scales as they glared at each other and verbally sparred.

Anthony Joshua has explained why he agreed to a last-minute opponent switch for his return to London's O2 Arena this Saturday.
Anthony Joshua has explained why he agreed to a last-minute opponent switch for his return to London's O2 Arena this Saturday.

Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius clash

Joshua told Helenius, "Have you got a problem with me?

"Either we're gonna fight now or we're gonna fight tomorrow, either way we're gonna fight."

The 6ft 9in. man from Finland did not appear to be worried, though, as he replied, "I'm here to upset."

Despite having fought in Finland the previous weekend, six-foot-nine Robert Helenius was named Dillian Whyte's substitute to fight Joshua on Tuesday, four days before the bout.
Despite having fought in Finland the previous weekend, six-foot-nine Robert Helenius was named Dillian Whyte's substitute to fight Joshua on Tuesday, four days before the bout.

The battle between Joshua and Dillian Whyte was previously scheduled for Saturday night, but it was postponed when "The Bodysnatcher" discovered an "adverse finding" from his VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) testing.

Helenius steps up despite the fact that he had just won a third-round knockout in a fight last weekend in a Finnish medieval castle.

Helenius had previously lost his most recent match to Deontay Wilder, who knocked him out in the first round.

Joshua will aim to get a good win against Helenius and set up a mega-money fight against Edo Man Deontay Wilder.
Joshua will aim to get a good win against Helenius and set up a mega-money fight against Edo Man Deontay Wilder.

Anthony Joshua on God and hell

Joshua then took to his official social media platforms to show off views from the weigh-in and also call on God and hell to face Helenius.

Along with the photos was a message that said, "I apologise God, I got to raise hell."

Joshua will aim to get a good win against Helenius and set up a mega-money fight against Edo Man Deontay Wilder.

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