Deontay Wilder will face Robert Helenius this weekend as the American makes his long-awaited return to the ring.
The “Bronze Bomber” has been out of action since Tyson Fury beat him in the third and final showdown of their trilogy last year.
It should be a fascinating encounter as Wilder looks to rebuild his reputation while Helenius looks to establish himself as a serious heavyweight.
It has the potential to be explosive with two big men attacking it in the first round.
Wilder vs Helenius: Start date and time
This 12-round heavyweight clash is set to take place on Saturday October 15.
It will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Ring walk times for the main event are expected to be around 4am UK time.
Wilder vs Helenius: How to watch?
None of the UK broadcasters have selected this fight for any of their pay-per-view channels yet.
Therefore, UK fans will have to pay FITE.TV $14.99 (£13.58 at the moment) to watch this clash.
Main card coverage is expected to begin at 2am.
In the United States, Fox Sports charges viewers $74.99 to watch this matchup.
Wilder vs. Helenius: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius
- Caleb Plant vs. Anthony Dirrell
- Gary Antonio Russell vs Emmanuel Rodriguez
- Frank Sanchez vs. Carlos Negron
- Michel Rivera vs. Jerry Perez
- Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Limberth Ponce
- Gurgen Hovhannisyan vs. Michael Polite Coffie
- Travon Marshall vs. Angel Ruiz Astorga
- Geovany Bruzon vs. James Evans
- Michael Angeletti vs Jeremy Adorno
- Keesawn Williams vs. Kelvin King
- Miguel Roman vs Jose Negrete
Wilder vs. Helenius: What Was Said?
Tyson Fury on Wilder’s return: “I think Helenius is a good fighter.
“I think he’s ranked No. 1 with the WBA or he should be if he’s not.
“I think he made an eliminator with Adam Kownacki and I just think Wilder is a monster puncher and as soon as he lands on Helenius he’s eliminated.
“I saw Gerald Washington knock Helenius out, and Wilder knocked him out, so… He didn’t do much good with Dillian Whyte, Helenius, couldn’t really hurt him and Wilder punches five times harder than Whyte then, yeah, KO for sure.
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