Anthony Joshua marked his return in impressive fashion, delivering a brutal one-punch knockout victory over Robert Helenius on Saturday night, News About Nigeria reports.
This victory marked Joshua’s first KO (knockout) win since his 2020 stoppage of Kubrat Pulev.
After a cautious start in the early rounds, Joshua began to show his power in round three, but he held back on throwing combinations.
This pattern continued in the fourth and fifth rounds, with Joshua getting Helenius in a vulnerable position but not finishing the job.
However, a decisive moment arrived when Joshua unleashed a thunderous right hand that left Helenius unconscious, prompting the referee to wave off the bout.
Joshua’s relief and satisfaction were evident as he celebrated outside the ring, doing a lap of honor.
Meanwhile, in an interesting twist, Conor McGregor greeted Joshua with his Forged Irish Stout after the fight.
This significant victory now sets the stage for a potential clash with Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia, a fight that is already in the works and expected to happen early next year.
Joshua’s return to his knockout form has reignited applause as a showdown with Wilder promises to be a thrilling and highly anticipated event.
Both fighters have a massive global following, and this bout has the potential to be a defining moment in the heavyweight division.
As preparations for the clash unfolds, the date and other details have been eagerly anticipated as it promises to be a memorable encounter in the world of boxing.
Reactions have also followed Joshua’s victory, with many praising his new tactics, made possible by his new trainer.
