Deontay Wilder might be returning to the boxing ring this weekend in opposition to Robert Helenius after a hiatus of over a 12 months. Apparently, the Finnish boxer can be his former sparring companion.
Heading into the battle, Wilder has emerged as a large favourite. As per the most recent odds launched through FanDuel Sportsbook, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is a -850 favourite to win in opposition to Robert Helenius, who’s a -510 underdog.
It is fairly easy why the oddsmakers are favoring Wilder in a giant approach. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is essentially the most feared puncher within the division and Robert Helenius, who’s on a three-fight profitable streak, should pull off one thing particular to safe a win over him come battle evening. Wilder has stopped everybody he has confronted in his skilled profession besides Tyson Fury.
Nevertheless, it’s price noting that Helenius is likely one of the high contenders within the heavyweight division as properly and hasn’t misplaced since 2019.
Wilder has suffered back-to-back defeats by the hands of Tyson Fury in his final two outings and might be trying ahead to falling again into the win column. That mentioned, it is going to be attention-grabbing to see if ‘The Bronze Bomber’ can safe an emphatic knockout victory in opposition to ‘The Nordic Nightmare’.
Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius: Full card and PPV particulars
The Wilder vs. Helenius battle is not the one thrilling battle on the cardboard. Caleb Plant can even be returning to the boxing ring to tackle Anthony Dirrell after practically a 12 months following his loss to Canelo Alvarez. Check out the battle card under:
Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius; WBC heavyweight title eliminator
Caleb Planet vs. Anthony Dirrell; WBC super-middleweight title eliminator
Frank Sanchez vs. Carlos Negron; Heavyweight bout
Gary Antonio Russell vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez; Bantamweight bout
The occasion might be broadcast reside on Fox Sports activities pay-per-view in america. Followers who want to watch the occasion reside from the consolation of their houses might want to shell out $74.99 to look at Deontay Wilder’s return.