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Anthony Joshua breaks silence as Deontay Wilder victim drafted in to replace Dillian Whyte | Boxing | Sport
Anthony Joshua has spoken out on his new opponent, Robert Helenius, stepping in to replace Dillian Whyte ahead of this weekend’s fight. AJ and ‘The Body Snatcher’ were due to face off at the O2 almost eight years after their first match-up, but the fight was scrapped at less than a week’s notice after Whyte returned ‘adverse findings’ as part of a random anti-doping protocol.
Joshua is believed to have his heart set on a big-money bout with Deontay Wilder
Anthony Joshua’s new opponent last fought only three days ago as refund requests flood in | Boxing | Sport
Anthony Joshua’s last-minute opponent, Robert Helenius, was in boxing action as recently as Saturday night. The Finn will have exactly a week to rest and recover before facing the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion, who has spoken out on the late change of plans following the withdrawal of Dillian Whyte.
AJ’s next contest had to be shaken up after Whyte returned ‘adverse findings’ as part of a random anti-doping protocol. Boxing fans were primed and ready for
Anthony Joshua ‘in talks’ to fight heavyweight that Deontay Wilder destroyed in one round | Boxing | Sport
As Matchroom Boxing scramble to find Anthony Joshua a replacement opponent for August 12, a new contender has emerged – Robert Helenius. The Finish puncher is reportedly being considered as a viable option to stand in for Dillian Whyte after the ‘Body Snatcher’ returned “adverse analytical findings” in a pre-fight drugs test carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), which led to the cancellation of his rematch with AJ.
According to the Daily Star, Helenius has a strong possibility
Anthony Joshua has three replacement fight options after Dillian Whyte rematch cancelled | Boxing | Sport
Matchroom Boxing are scrambling to find a replacement opponent for Anthony Joshua on August 12 after his rematch with Dillian Whyte was cancelled due to the ‘Body Snatcher’ failing a pre-fight drugs test carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). It is more than likely that the promoters will look to elevate one of the heavyweights who are already on the undercard to a main event slot but there are also plenty of other contenders lining up for a
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz scorecards released as punch stats tell full story | Boxing | Sport
Jake Paul returned to winning ways on Saturday night with a unanimous victory over Nate Diaz at a sold-out American Airlines Center. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was dominant during the bout against the ex-UFC star, who was making his maiden appearance in a ring rather than the octagon.
Paul, 26, is now 7-1 (5 KOs) since turning pro. That one defeat came on Feb. 26 vs Tommy Fury last time out.
After being beaten for the first time in Saudi Arabia, he
Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte: Simon Jordan tears Eddie Hearn apart after cancelled bout | Boxing | Sport
Simon Jordan has aimed fire at Eddie Hearn in the aftermath of the Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte fight cancellation by bringing back up the boxing promoter’s previous comments. Hearn had to step in when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn’s bout was cancelled last year, and Jordan has since questioned him.
Eubank Jr and Benn’s fight was scheduled for October at the O2 Arena, but organisers took it off the table after the latter tested positive for the banned
Jake Paul makes £7.94m offer to Nate Diaz after beating UFC legend | Boxing | Sport
Jake Paul got his boxing career back on track as he won a comfortable decision against Nate Diaz in their blockbuster fight. Paul won by unanimous decision with an impressive performance – before Diaz verbally accepted his $10million (£7.84m) for a rematch in mixed martial arts.
Paul, who was beaten for the first time when he fought Tommy Fury in February, comfortably beat the former UFC fighter with an impressive performance. He had Diaz in big trouble early on and
Jake Paul costs Drake £780k as he has last laugh after goading rapper | Boxing | Sport
Jake Paul cost Drake a £780,000 payout as he comfortably beat Nate Diaz in their boxing grudge match. The rap superstar had bet $250,000 (£196k) on the former UFC fighter to win and would have received four times that amount if he had been correct.
Before the fight, Drake posted his betting slip on social media. It quickly drew a reaction from Paul, who goaded the rapper by insisting he had made a mistake.
And the social media sensation had
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz highlights: How to re-watch full fight for free | Boxing | Sport
Jake Paul and Nate Diaz square off tonight live on DAZN PPV at a cost of £14.99 plus existing membership fees. But for those who can’t afford the premium price or simply don’t want to there are a few options to watch it free of charge a day or so later. Here, Express Sport details how to re-watch the Paul vs Diaz fight and highlights without paying a penny.
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UK viewers can re-watch the highlights of the