Photos: Deontay Wilder Crushes Robert Helenius With One-Punch in One

Barclays Center, Brooklyn - In a heavyweight clash, former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) destroyed Robert Helenius (31-4, 20 KOs) with a first round knockout. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)

The World Boxing Council sanctioned the fight was a semi-eliminator, with Wilder to face former unified champion Andy Ruiz in a final eliminator in 2023.

Wilder bounces back after suffering back to back stoppage losses to Tyson Fury.

Helenius came out moving forward as Wilder was using movement to start off the first round. As Helenius walked in at the end of the round, Wilder landed a big right hand that knocked Helenius out cold.