BROOKLYN
OCTOBER 15
MAIN EVENT
UNDERCARD
FIGHT WEEK
IT ended like it was expected to, with Robert Helenius stretched out on his back courtesy of a right hand from Deontay Wilder. It could not have been scripted any better in regards to Wilder’s career and reputation getting a reinjection. The goal, which he achieved, was to make a statement after consecutive losses to Tyson Fury.
Whether Tuscaloosa’s Wilder is back or had never gone away is irrelevant. What is indisputable is that he is a major force in the heavyweight division and will undoubtedly figure in big fights down the road. Whoever opposes will hope to offer more resistance than Helenius, who collapsed the moment the first solid punch landed. The “Nordic Nightmare” was away with the fairies at 2-57 of the opening round. and only a sliver of silver, admittedly – it would be that he was marginally winning the slow-paced opening round until getting caught.
Showing no fear of Wilder’s vaunted power, the man from Finland moved forward and used his 38lbs weight advantage to force the favourite back. Helenius even avoided
