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    Campbell Hatton talks next steps of his career and being part of a boxing dynasty

    Anthony Joshua fights Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena tonight, as the Finn steps in for Dillian Whyte on seven days’ notice.

    Joshua was set for his third clash with Whyte here, having lost to his fellow Briton as an amateur before knocking him out in 2015. However, Whyte returned an adverse finding in a drug test last week, leading him to be pulled from tonight’s main event. Helenius, a former sparring partner of “AJ”, steps in, just seven days after having fought and won in Finland.

    With that early stoppage of Mika Mielonen, Helenius bounced back from a first-round loss to Deontay Wilder, who was left in tears after stopping the 39-year-old in the first round in October. Meanwhile, Joshua, 33, last fought in April, beating Jermaine Franklin on points to respond positively to two straight losses to Oleksandr Usyk.

    Can the former two-time heavyweight champion stay on track for a potential bout with Wilder? We’ll find out tonight in London. Follow live updates and results from the main event and undercard, below.

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    Joshua tipped by DAZN fight fans to win by KO against Helenius

    The DAZN poll says Joshua by KO (77%), Helenius by KO (12%), Joshua on points (9%) and Helenius on points (2%).

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    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:59

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    Chisora outpoints Washington on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

    The judges have it:

    98-93, 97-94 and 96-94 all for Chisora. That is a stunner!

    A unanimous decision for the Briton.

    Washington confides in him afterwards, whispering a message in his ear. Both men show their class after the decision.

    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:53

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    Conor McGregor enters ring ahead of Joshua vs Helenius

    Conor McGregor enters ring before Anthony Joshua vs Robert Helenius in London

    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:51

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    Derek Chisora goes the distance on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

    This has been 10 long rounds. Both men are exhausted and don’t seem to have much left in them at the top of this sport.

    Washington has probably done enough, a couple more crisp shots, timed on the sluggish Chisora, who could not impose his aggressive, brawling style on the American.

    Could this be the end of ‘War’ Chisora?

    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:50

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    Chisora vs Washington analysis on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

    A bit of an ebb and flow to this fight. Chisora is going through spells where he looks quite tidy and is boxing positively, but he has ended a few of the rounds poorly - including the seventh just now, as he ate a combination of clean, heavy shots right before the bell. Those kinds of flurries can seal rounds, too.

    Alex Pattle, ringside at The O212 August 2023 22:39

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    Chisora lacking snap in punches against Washington on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

    Chisora’s cut is problematic, of that there is no doubt, but he’s still bringing all the aggression to this fight.

    Washington just wants to hold and move, the occasional jab dangled out.

    The crowd starting to get back into this one now too, we move to the sixth.

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    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:29

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    Chisora struggling to connect with negative Washington on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

    Chisora vulnerable to the uppercut when he leans in.

    But the workrate is good from the Briton. Washington looks happy to circle the ring, brushing his shoulders against the ropes.

    It’s agricultural work from Chisora though, barely thinking about a more cultured way of breaking down the American. The looping, overhand right is his trusty friend.

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    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:20

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    Conor McGregor attends Joshua vs Helenius fight

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    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:18

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    Chisora cut in early stages of Joshua vs Helenius undercard fight

    A little blemish on Chisora’s right eye. He bounces in, hurling those thudding shots towards Washington.

    Even the ones bouncing off the American’s arms seem to be having an effect.

    Both men grappling and it’s becoming a little messy with Washington’s long arms locking in the brawler.

    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:16

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    Chisora battles Washington on Joshua vs Helenius undercard

    Chisora, in bright pink gloves and shorts, bringing the pressure.

    This should prove whether ‘War’ has anything left in the tank, even against fighters a few tiers below ‘world’ level.

    Jack Rathborn12 August 2023 22:12

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