“Joshua achieves his first knockout victory in a span of three years.”

“Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua secured a seventh-round knockout against Robert Helenius in their heavyweight showdown, marking his first KO victory since his triumph over Kubrat Pulev on December 12, 2020.

Originally scheduled for his third encounter with Whyte at the O2 Arena, Joshua’s plans changed due to Whyte’s recent drug test issue, leading to Whyte being withdrawn from tonight’s main event. Helenius stepped in, impressively joining the fight just seven days after his victory in Finland.

Helenius aimed to pressure Joshua by adopting an aggressive stance, but Joshua strategically built up his offense using jabs and patiently waited for the right moment, which eventually materialized in the seventh round.”

“Helenius made an aggressive attempt to put Joshua on the defensive, but Joshua remained composed, steadily building up his attack with well-timed jabs while patiently waiting for his opening, which eventually materialized in the seventh round. During the third round, the London crowd grew restless, expressing their dissatisfaction with boos as Joshua refrained from throwing any significant punches.

However, he swiftly changed the narrative with a lightning-fast right hand that sent Helenius tumbling after a three-punch combination. Helenius folded, rolling down the ropes, and the referee didn’t even need to begin a count—it was an exceptionally quick conclusion. Joshua’s celebration was marked by leaping outside the ring and embracing former UFC champion Conor McGregor.

This victory holds immense significance for Joshua, who had been under pressure to showcase a more aggressive side after his previous three fights went the distance, with fans eager to witness his knockout prowess once again. Although Deontay Wilder managed to knock Helenius out in the first round, this result will surely boost Joshua’s confidence as he looks ahead to a potential showdown against the former WBC heavyweight champion.”

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