Why is Conor McGregor part of Anthony Joshua’s next fight?

Conor McGregor and Anthony Joshua are the biggest combat sports athletes from Europe. In recent times, McGregor has started to sponsor boxing events starting with the latest Katie Taylor fight. Anthony Joshua will fight Robert Helenius in the O2 Arena in London. The fight will air on DAZN.

Anthony Joshua was supposed to fight Dillian Whyte in a rematch. They fought each other in 2015 when Joshua won the bout via TKO. In 2023, Joshua and Whyte are much different from their younger self. Boxing fans across the UK remained excited for the fight, but Whyte failed a drug test, leading to the fight’s cancelation. Helenius stepped on short notice to save the fight card.

In recent weeks, McGregor’s involvement in the fight card in London has intrigued fan interest in the event. The Irish superstar has a close relationship with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, who also promoter Katie Taylor’s last fight. Find out more details about Conor McGregor’s involvement in the upcoming fight of Anthony Joshua’s career.

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Is Conor McGregor involved in Anthony Joshua’s fight with Robert Helenius?

Anthony Joshua will compete in the 29^th professional bout of his career. He will hope to extend his winning streak when he faces Finnish powerhouse Robert Helenius. Joshua will hope to fight for a heavyweight title again after losing it to Oleksandr Usyk. He has also confirmed interest in fighting former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has confirmed his presence at the ringside for Joshua’s bout. Boxing reporter and analyst Michael Benson confirmed that Conor McGregor will attend the event in London. This year, McGregor has participated in the biggest boxing events. He attended the boxing bout between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Ryan Garcia.

Despite the rumors of his impending return to the UFC, McGregor has decided to support other fighters. The UFC has yet to book a fight for McGregor, and the Irishman continues attending events worldwide in his leisure time.  

Is Conor McGregor’s Stout brand sponsoring the upcoming Anthony Joshua fight?

Conor McGregor had a successful venture in the Whiskey business with Proper Twelve. He has started a new venture with Forged Irish Stout, a form of dark and heavy-bodied beer. Eddie Hearn confirmed that the Forged Irish Stout will officially sponsor the event featuring Anthony Joshua.

McGregor went on social media to praise Joshua and Hearn for what they built. He also sent Joshua a pack of stouts as a gift. However, Joshua joked that he could only taste them after his bout with Helenius. McGregor has come a long way, as with more success; he is starting to sponsor high-profile events.

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