Anthony Joshua provided a marvelous seventh-round knockout of Robert Helenius at the O2 Arena, placing himself for a possible fight with Deontay Wilder. Joshua began sluggish however showed perseverance and ended the fight with an effective right-hand man. Representatives from Saudi Arabia existed to go over a fight in between Joshua and Wilder for January. Joshua revealed his passion for the fight, specifying it would be a win for boxing. Despite being a late replacement, Helenius offered a substantial win for Joshua. Filip Hrgovic likewise remained in contention for a chance at Usyk with a 12th-round interruption of Demsey McKean. Derek Chisora, regardless of a cut near his eye, made a unanimous choice over Gerald Washington.
