Comments Thread For: Photos/Weights: Helenius vs. Williams, Nielsen vs. Bahki

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The weights are in for the big card at the Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Making his return after a long layoff due to injuries, Robert "The Nordic Nightmare" Helenius (17-0, 11KOs) will face Sherman "The Tank" Williams (35-11-2, 19KOs). Helenius came in at 249.3-pounds, while Williams was 264.8. Pictures by Seppo JJ Sirkka EASTPRESS Eastpress.

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[BostonGuy]

You gotta love Robert Helenius - this guy has never taken easy fights against bad opponents, he's always fighting good comp. Lookin forward to the Nordic Nightmare getting the big KO tomorrow and further solidifying his top contender status.

[Mannie Phresh]

Guess anybody can be a heavyweight nowadays.

[toshmurph]

Originally Posted by BostonGuy

You gotta love Robert Helenius - this guy has never taken easy fights against bad opponents, he's always fighting good comp. Lookin forward to the Nordic Nightmare getting the big KO tomorrow and further solidifying his top contender status.

What!? Sherman Williams is 5'10 40 years old and has 11 defeats, and you classify this as tough fight for Helenius? How can anyone justify this as anything other than a joke? After fighting Peter and Chisora I thought he would at least fight game opponents but the Chisora fight must have took the confidence from his handlers.

[Weltschmerz]

Originally Posted by toshmurph

What!? Sherman Williams is 5'10 40 years old and has 11 defeats, and you classify this as tough fight for Helenius? How can anyone justify this as anything other than a joke? After fighting Peter and Chisora I thought he would at least fight game opponents but the Chisora fight must have took the confidence from his handlers.

chill out. helenius was out of tha game for one full year. its a comeback fight.

[dan_cov]

Originally Posted by toshmurph

What!? Sherman Williams is 5'10 40 years old and has 11 defeats, and you classify this as tough fight for Helenius? How can anyone justify this as anything other than a joke? After fighting Peter and Chisora I thought he would at least fight game opponents but the Chisora fight must have took the confidence from his handlers.

Helenius is coming off an injury and I wouldn't judge him by him having 11 losses. Williams is a very solid heavyweight whose not always got the big fights and had been on the end of a few bad decisions. Nobody has it easy with The Tank.

[joe strong]

Originally Posted by dan_cov

Helenius is coming off an injury and I wouldn't judge him by him having 11 losses. Williams is a very solid heavyweight whose not always got the big fights and had been on the end of a few bad decisions. Nobody has it easy with The Tank.

this somes up my thoughts...

[BostonGuy]

Originally Posted by toshmurph

What!? Sherman Williams is 5'10 40 years old and has 11 defeats, and you classify this as tough fight for Helenius? How can anyone justify this as anything other than a joke? After fighting Peter and Chisora I thought he would at least fight game opponents but the Chisora fight must have took the confidence from his handlers.

Look beyond the numbers. Although he's lost a lot of decisions, he's been able to go the distance with some pretty high profile fighters - Charr, Chagev, Mccline. He's also coming off on two fights (1 win, 1 NC) where he did very well. He beat Welliver and he practically KO'd Holyfield until the fight was stopped due to a tiny cut.

This guy's no tomato can or pushover; he's a fringe contender who seems very motivated and intent on pulling the upset. Most, but not all, boxers who have suffered an injury, comeback against a limited fighter - but not in this case.

[ImFromInternet]

I hope Robert has recovered from the injury. That fight against Chisora was horrible..tomorrow we'll see

[toshmurph]

Originally Posted by WladimirK

chill out. helenius was out of tha game for one full year. its a comeback fight.

Maybe I'm being a bit harsh on his selection, in regards the injury, but regarding the previous quote, if any other top prospect picked the tank as an opponent would you call it a tough fight? He hasn't put up a good showing in 7 years since the Chagaev fight, (not withstanding the Holyfield fight, which was a joke)