Joshua v Helenius: In conversation with AJ

5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

BBC

Sports, Sports News

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Steve sits down with Anthony Joshua ahead of his fight with Robert Helenius this weekend. They discuss his immediate reaction to the news that Dillian Whyte failed a drugs test, how his preparations have had to change and working with his new trainer. We also hear from trainer Derrick James and promoter Eddie Hearn.

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0:00.0	Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to tell you why I love podcasting.
0:04.5	I'm Sasha Johansson, I'm an Assistant Commissioner for the BBC and I work on making podcasts.
0:11.1	My real passion is discovering unbelievable unheard stories and working with the biggest
0:16.9	stars who can really bring those stories to life.
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0:42.1	This is Five Life Boxing.
0:47.4	Anthony Joshua is back at the O2 on Saturday night.
0:51.6	He fights late replacement Robert Hellenius.
0:54.5	He loves the O2.
0:56.0	He won his first world title at the venue.
0:58.8	I sit down with Joshua.
1:00.6	I also speak to Derek James, the American trainer who will be in his corner on Saturday night.
1:08.1	It's a big fight.
1:09.1	It's a big fight week.
1:11.0	It's a big fight show.
1:12.5	I'm Steve Bunt and this is Five Life Boxing.
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