In a thrilling heavyweight boxing match at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua emerged victorious, knocking out opponent Robert Helenius.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The knockout win marked Joshua’s first since December 2020, when he defeated Kubrat Pulev. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, expressed confidence in the “new AJ” and praised the knockout as one of the year’s best.
The victory was Joshua’s second consecutive win after his decision victory against Jermaine Franklin in April.
It also marked a rebound for Joshua, who had suffered defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021 and August 2022.
Joshua’s record now stands at 26 wins and three defeats, with 23 wins achieved through knockout. Looking ahead, Joshua is anticipated to face Deontay Wilder in January 2024.
This matchup gains significance since Wilder had previously knocked out Helenius in October. This news was reported by Naija247news.
