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In a shocking turn of events, Anthony Joshua's original opponent, Dillain Whyte, has been replaced by Robert Helenius. And what's even more surprising is that Helenius fought in a castle just four days ago!
From a Castle to the Ring
Robert Helenius, a Sweden-born Finn, has accepted the challenge to face Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena this Saturday. It's hard to believe that his last fight was just four days ago in the unique setting of Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna, Finland.
The 6ft 6in fighter defeated Mika Mielonen with a TKO in Round 3 at this medieval castle, which is renowned for hosting various events, including the Savonlinna Opera Festival.
A UK Connection
UK fans may already be familiar with Helenius, as he secured a controversial points win over Derek Chisora in 2011 and went the distance with Dillian Whyte in 2017. However, he is best known for suffering a brutal knockout against Deontay Wilder in 2022.
Ready to Shock the World
Despite having only a few days to prepare for this high-profile match, Helenius is confident that he can shock the world and derail Anthony Joshua's upcoming fight with Deontay Wilder in December. He stated, "I am a true Viking that is willing to face any challenge at a moment's notice. This is not an opportunity I was going to let slip away. I plan to make the most of it!"
It will definitely be an exciting matchup between these two heavyweight fighters, and fans won't want to miss it!
