Robert Helenius replaces Dillian Whyte as Anthony Joshua’s opponent for Saturday

Joshua was set to face fellow British heavyweight Whyte, but the bout had to be cancelled last weekend after “adverse analytical findings” were detected in a doping test conducted by Whyte.
Robert Helenius replaces Dillian Whyte as Anthony Joshua’s opponent for Saturday

FIGHT ON: Anthony Joshua, pictured, will fight Robert Helenius at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night after the Finnish boxer was confirmed as Dillian Whyte’s replacement.

Joshua was set to face fellow British heavyweight Whyte, but the bout had to be cancelled last weekend after “adverse analytical findings” were detected in a doping test conducted by Whyte, who has vowed to clear his name.

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