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Anthony Joshua aims for consecutive victory as he takes on Robert Helenius at The O2 arena in London. Originally set to rematch Dillian Whyte after almost eight years, Joshua's opponent changed due to Whyte's drug test failure. Helenius, stepping in at short notice, competes in his second fight within a week. Helenius, known as 'The Nordic Nightmare,' rebounded from a prior knockout loss to Deontay Wilder by defeating Mika Mielonen at a historic Finnish castle last Saturday. Facing Joshua, he aims to create a major upset.

Bellator 302 is all set to be held in Northern Ireland on Friday night. Bellator MMA's return to Belfast is significant as it will be first since Bellator 173 in February 2017. Corey Anderson will fight Karl Moore for light heavyweight championship. Fabian Edwards will take on Aaron Jeffery in middleweights category. Jeremy Kennedy will fight Patricio Pitbull in featherweight championship. James Gallagher will fight Leandro Higo in featherweights category. Manouel Sousa versus Tim Wilde fight will take place for lightweights category.

Ashley Roberts, 42, is reportedly dating artist and tattooist George Rollinson almost 17 years her junior. The couple recently vacationed in Dubai, dining at lavish restaurants and enjoying the views at Jumeirah Beach, pictures for which the duo has shared on social media. While the couple has not posted any pictures together, a photo shared by Roberts of her plate of pasta from Dubai trip has also been shared on the page of the 25-year-old artist, who collaborated with boxer Francis Ngannou for his fight against Tyson Fury last week.

Anthony Joshua and Robert Helenius, set to unfold on Saturday night at London's iconic O2 Arena. The backdrop to this intense showdown underwent a last-minute change as Joshua's original opponent, Dillian Whyte, was ruled out due to an «adverse finding» from a doping test. This unforeseen twist propelled Helenius, a formidable contender, into the spotlight. Renowned as the 'Nordic Nightmare,' Helenius brings his two-time European champion experience to this bout. Despite his recent victory against Mika Mielonen, he faced a stunning defeat at the hands of Deontay Wilder last year. Joshua aims to seize victory in this match and potentially set the stage for a colossal clash against Wilder next year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the O2 Arena. The main event ring walks are anticipated at 10 pm BST (2 pm PT, 4 pm CT, 5 pm ET), with a diverse undercard commencing around 7 pm BST (11 am PT, 1 pm CT, 2 pm ET). The fight card showcases a dynamic mix of talent, including Filip Hrgovic, set to challenge Oleksandr Usyk's IBF heavyweight belt, and the exciting emergence of young prospects like Campbell Hatton. The fight can be watched exclusively on DAZN, the leading sports streaming service, accessible via subscription and available for streaming across various devices.

Joshua and Dillian Whyte are set to clash in a rematch at London's O2 Arena on August 12. The showdown marks their second encounter, following their first bout in 2015. Back then, a 33-year-old Joshua secured victory with a seventh-round knockout, seeking redemption for a previous loss to Whyte during their amateur days.

Oleksandr Usyk's promoter, Alex Krassyuk, has confirmed that the Ukrainian boxing star will defend his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight belts against Daniel Dubois in late August. The fight will take place in Poland at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw. Initially, Usyk was scheduled to face Tyson Fury for an undisputed showdown at Wembley Stadium in April, but negotiations fell through. Now, Usyk is excited about the opportunity to fight in Poland, where he won his first world title seven years ago. He expressed his gratitude to the Polish people for their sincere help to Ukraine, as many Ukrainians have found refuge in the country. In May, Dubois made a change in his training setup, parting ways with Shane McGuigan and now working with Don Charles, who previously trained British heavyweight Derek Chisora. With an unbeaten record of 20-0 (13), Usyk has established himself as the unified champion of the heavyweight division, following back-to-back victories against Anthony Joshua. On the other hand, Daniel Dubois will be fighting for the first time since successfully defending his WBA 'regular' belt with a third-round stoppage of Kevin Lerena in December. Dubois suffered a knee injury and was knocked down three times in the first round of that fight. Since his loss to Joe Joyce in November 2020, Dubois has made a comeback with four consecutive stoppage wins, bringing his professional record to 19-1 (18).

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