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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
George Sessions

Anthony Joshua did not want to let people down in accepting opponent change

PA Wire

Anthony Joshua admitted a sense of responsibility to not let people down was a driving factor behind him accepting a last-minute opponent change for Saturday’s fight at the O2 Arena in London.

Joshua went head-to-head with Robert Helenius for the first time at Wednesday’s press conference in the capital after 24 hours earlier the 6ft9in heavyweight had been confirmed as Dillian Whyte’s replacement for this weekend.

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