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The highly anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius was in jeopardy due to a heated glove dispute.
The fight is set to go ahead on Saturday night, but not without some behind-the-scenes drama.
Drama over gloves
According to TalkSPORT, Robert Helenius and his team attended the gloves selection after Friday’s weigh-in.
This is a routine inspection where both camps get to verify the gloves of their opponent.
However, Helenius' team, who stepped in for Dillion Whyte just last week, were furious with what they discovered.
The 39-year-old's camp complained about a lack of padding on AJ's gloves compared to their own. However, the British Boxing Board of Control confirmed that the gloves were approved for use in the UK.
Helenius himself exploded in anger, using profanities during the dispute.
Tense argument
A tense argument broke out between Helenius' side and Eddie Hearn's right-hand man, Frank Smith.
But ultimately, the issue was resolved and they ended the meeting on a positive note, with a handshake agreement that they would both have the same gloves.
Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius: How to watch, UK start time, live stream details
Anthony Joshua makes a swift return to the ring for an exciting match at the O2 Arena with just seven days' notice.
Joshua was originally scheduled to have a rematch with Dillian Whyte, but the fight was called off after Whyte failed a drug test.
The winner of this fight will likely face Deontay Wilder in a high-profile bout in Saudi Arabia next year.
