Deontay wilder will be back in the ring this weekend, as he tries to rebuild his reputation following two defeats to Tyson Fury.
Fury beat the Bronze Bomber, but Fury is now back and ready for another challenge.
Wilder boasts 41 KOs from his 42 wins but he was outclassed by the ‘Gypsy King’.
His opponent on Saturday night will be Finland’s Robert Helenius, who owns a 31-3 record.
Wilder, despite his recent problems, will continue to be a heavy favourite in boxing as he seeks to continue his career after briefly considering retiring.
Wilder vs Helenius – Date and Start Time
The 12-round heavyweight fight is set for March Saturday, October 15.
It will take place at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York City.
The main event’s ring walk times are expected to take place at around 4am UK Time.
Wilder vs Helenius: Live stream and TV channel
None of the UK broadcasters chose this fight for their pay-per view channels.
British fans will therefore have to pay FITE.TV $14.99 (£13.58 at the moment) to watch this clash.
However, the US will have it available via Fox Sports TV PPV for $74.99.
TalkSPORT will be updating throughout the night with updates and talkSPORT.com, will provide all the reaction.
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Wilder v Helenius: Undercard
All information subject to change
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- Michael Angeletti vs Jeremy Adorno
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Wilder vs Helenius – What have you heard?
Deontay Wilder: “It’s been a long journey for me and as of today it continues.
“I thought so many times about whether I should stay out of the business or come back.
“Once I got my statue in my hometown and saw so many people arrive and celebrate with me and my family, to see all the emotions, grown men crying in front of their children and saying he is a real true king, made me feel like my job is not done.
“So, here I am once again, looking forward to returning to the ring. Barclays Center is a place that I consider my second home and where I have experienced my worst knockouts. I look forward to returning to Barclays Center.
“So where all my Bombzquad people at? It’s time to put on your war gear. And let’s go to work, baby. Bombzquad is back!”
Robert Helenius: “I’m a different fighter from Fury so he [Wilder]Different preparations are planned.
“He made a good fight the last fight against Fury. They were both tough fights, but he was able to improve each fight.
“I see him as a completely new fighter and I know that people can change between fights.
“I don’t think that [coming off a loss]He has a lot experience and this will be a problem. I think it’s going to be a really, really good fight.”
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