Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber’ Wilder will likely be seeking to knock out Robert Helenius this Saturday evening of their headliner on FOX Sports activities pay-per-view on the Barclays Middle in Brooklyn, New York.
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With the vulnerability Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) has proven in his final two fights, it’s necessary that he scores an early stoppage of the big-hitting Helenius (31-3, 20 KOs) on Saturday as a result of he’s too harmful to depart round into the later rounds.
Of all of the contenders within the division for Wilder to select from, he’s chosen one of many extra harmful ones in Helenius. He should really feel that he’s obtained the sting over Helenius as a result of in any other case, he wouldn’t have taken this dangerous struggle.
Wilder is getting back from back-to-back knockout losses to Tyson Fury to have enjoyable, and struggle, in keeping with him, for an additional three extra years.
If the previous WBC heavyweight champion Wilder loses to Helenius, he’ll seemingly revise his three-year retirement plans and finish his profession earlier.
The 6’6″ Helenius has sparred with Wilder prior to now many instances and is nicely acquainted with the Alabama native. Though they’re pleasant with one another, each are able to knock one another’s lights out.
It’s honest to say that the 38-year-old Helenius is the hungrier of the 2, as he’s not made the large wealth that Wilder has throughout his profession.
In response to Superstar Web Price, Wilder’s web price is $30 million. It’s unclear what Helenius’ web price is, nevertheless it’s clearly not anyplace close to Wilder’s. If Helenius can pull off an upset of Wilder, a well-paying rematch on FOX Sports activities PPV can be seemingly.
“I’m undecided how lengthy my struggle towards Robert Helenius will likely be,” Deontay Wilder. “This second reign goes to be about having enjoyable. I don’t have something to show, I’ve gained a lot success, and all the things I’ve executed contained in the ring has been set in stone with my statue in my hometown of Tuscaloosa.”
After shedding his final two fights towards Fury, I believe Wilder has so much to show on this struggle towards Helenius. There’s so much for Wilder to show.
“So, at this cut-off date, no matter comes my approach is a blessing,” stated Wilder. “However you already know I don’t receives a commission for extra time, so we’re going for the knockout.”
“I plan to come back in at my pleased weight. Which means, no matter I weigh, I’ll be pleased,” stated Wilder.
