Joshua Targets Early Win in Upcoming Fight with Helenius

On the upcoming match, Joshua stated, "Since 2019, this is the first time I am having [multiple fights in the same year]. Crazy. That's not good for any fighter. Inactivity is not good.

Look, my last fight with Jermaine Franklin – [a unanimous decision win in April] – no knockout, maybe not the most spectacular performance, but at least I'm starting to get active again. Going into the ring once a year, you become soft. You're not as strong as you used to be, so I'm challenging myself again. It will be very good for me.

If I win in a spectacular way, that will give me a lot of confidence. This is what I must do as a warrior, winning on the battlefield. I am living my dream. I hope I can show off an exciting style. I need to win by knockout, I agree," as quoted by Boxing Scene.

The bout between Joshua and Helenius will take place on August 12 at the O2 Arena in London.