Via Vince D’Writer: On Saturday night, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder was back in the ring and he scored a devastating first-round knockout victory over Robert Helenius (31-4, 20 KOs) ) at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The last time The Bronze Bomber was in the squared circle, he fought Tyson Fury for the third time, and unfortunately for Wilder, he was eliminated in the eleventh round. A year later, Wilder returned to the ring to begin his journey to becoming a two-time heavyweight champion.
In the three-part bout, Deontay Wilder stepped into the ring weighing 238 lbs, but in the October 15 bout, Wilder weighed only 214 lbs. The weight reduction reflects his normal fighting weight prior to his fight with Tyson Fury.
After nearly 12 months of inactivity, ring fans and boxing pros have been eager to see what this version of the former WBC heavyweight champion will be like. As the bell rang for the opening round, Wilder stood on tiptoe, circled the ring, and swung, while Helenius accepted the role of the invader.
Helenius was rushing forward to try to make his shot, and he made multiple attempts to land with his right hand. Midway through the first half, Wilder lunged forward to throw a jab and a large right-hand loop, but unfortunately for Wilder, the right hand missed again. As the round drew to a close, Helenius continued to press forward, and he was countered by a signature Deontay Wilder right arm that sent him to the floor.
Helenius lay helpless on the tarp as the referee unnecessarily sent him out.
For Wilder, the comeback is complete and he celebrates his boxing victory for the first time in nearly three years. He didn’t show up, but it was advertised that WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk would attend the match against Wilder, and in his post-fight press conference, Wilder mentioned the promise. of Usyk, and the difficulty of securing a potential title. Fight.
“I think it will be very difficult. I would be surprised if he obeys his word. Wilder went on to say, “The last champ to go into a fight said he was going to fight me, he went the other way after a brutal knockout. We’re talking about Joseph Parker. We’ll see what happens. I’ll keep Usyk at his word. We’ll call his team, and who’s his handler, and we’ll see what happens.”
Deontay Wilder (43-2, 42 KOs) is one of the greatest knockouts in boxing history. In less than a week, The Bronze Bomber will turn 37, and now is the time to pursue a fight with Usyk. Can Oleksandr Usyk beat Wilder in twelve innings? Can Usyk survive Wilder’s right arm? There is only one way to find out. Hopefully the people who represent both fighters can come together and make it happen.
