Deontay Wilder Beats Robert Helenius In First Round Of His Comeback Match (Video)

Deontay Wilder, a former heavyweight boxing champion, marked his comeback to the ring on Sunday, October 16, by defeating Robert Helenius with one of his stunning signature knockouts.

For the first time since his two consecutive and concussive losses to Tyson Fury more than a year ago, Wilder entered the ring in an effort to make a comeback and regain his title as the heavyweight world champion.

Former sparring partner Helenius was quickly dispatched by Wilder, who was backed up in the corner when he landed his third punch of the fight, a short right hand that left the Finn prone on the ground and in need of medical care.

In the beginning, Wilder took his time to shake off any ring rust before unleashing with a right hand that was high, wide, and not particularly attractive.

With just a few seconds left in the round, it just took a right hand to knock Helenius to the ground, and the fight was quickly over.

Speaking after the match, Wilder said, “It’s amazing to be back in Brooklyn. This arena is like a second home to me.

“It feels so good to be back; when I came off the plane and set my foot on the ground I felt a great energy. I felt the love and I felt the support and that’s all I needed. I knew it was going to be a great night for me and it was.

“I was trying to keep my distance because Robert has a heart of a champion and I knew what he was capable of. I didn’t take him for granted and I looked him in the eyes and he really wanted it. When they fight Deontay Wilder they come with their A++ game.

“I set him up, I allowed him to reach and when he reached, I tagged him. It was a great fight and who’s next? I’ve been hearing rumours about [Oleksandr] Usyk but I see he’s not here. Most of the times guys say they want me and they come to shows of mine, they knockouts out like that they turn. the corner.

“I’m ready for whoever, whether it’s Andy Ruiz or Usyk, bring it on. Deontay Wilder is back, the excitement in the division is back. There is no heavyweight division without Deontay Wilder, that’s fact!”