Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius Live Blog Round by Round

Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius Live Blog
Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius Poster, Image Credits – PBC

The world will witness a heavyweight bout between Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius on October 15, 2022, at Barclays Center in New York City.

Wilder has become fitter and has come down to 218 lbs in his bid to return to the top of the heavyweight division. But, will that be enough to bounce back from back-to-back losses to Tyson Fury?

Robert Helenius has another monumental task in front of him. Back-to-back knockouts of Adam Kownacki have brought him to the WBC Heavyweight title eliminator against Wilder. Will he be able to secure his first World title shot at the age of 38?

Tune in below for Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius Live Blog where we post round-by-round and play-by-play updates.

Live Blog

Pre-match

We are ready for the main event bout now. Caleb Plant has knockout out Anthony Dirrell in the 9th round in the co-main event.

We are into the pre-fight video package now. Helenius makes his entrance now.

Wilder makes his entrance. He has a black mask on, covering the lower part of his face.

The announcements are done. The referee gives his instructions. It’s fight time.

Round 1

Helenius throws the first jab. Wilder is keeping his distance initially. He jabs at the body. A big swing from Helenius after 50 seconds. Wilder avoids a body shot. Wilder lands a right but Helenius avoids the next shot by getting into a clinch. Wilder fires in a combo as the final minute starts. Helenius gets closer to him to land a shot of his own. A couple of jabs from Helenius. Helenius charges at Wilder and Wilder lands a big shot to drop him. Is this over already? It looks like it. It’s a first-round knockout win for Deontay Wilder.

Official Decision

Robert Helenius defeats Robert Helenius via knockout at 2:57 seconds in round 1.

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