I Didn’t Want To Let Anyone Down – Joshua1 min read

Anthony Joshua “didn’t want to let anyone down” when he agreed to fight late replacement Robert Helenius at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.

Finland’s Helenius, 39, took the fight at less than a week’s notice.

“I also looked at the undercard [for a potential opponent before selecting Helenius], I know how much it means to them to compete,” said Joshua.

Speaking at Wednesday’s news conference, the two-time world champion added: “I didn’t want to let anybody down, my coach, [broadcaster] Dazn.

“It’s kind of like a responsibility, I know late replacements aren’t ideal.”