Wilder looks mentally damaged and washed up. His last win was Ortiz in 2019. And Ortiz is an old dude that just lost to Ruiz . Ruiz also sucks.
Helenius is coming from two wins against Kownacki. He was a big underdog in the first Kownacki fight. He is in victorious mode now.
Wilder by a KO would still be my bet. But I won`t be shocked if Helenius wins.
If he wants to win, he better do that as soon as the bell rings because it's his only chance. Use his weight to push Wilder back, get him to the ropes, and start throwing hooks to the side of the head, body shots, uppercuts. Stun him early and weaken his legs. Helenius knows how to finish if he hurts Deontay.
If 3 rounds pass and Wilder's legs still look strong, then Helenius is fccked.
Yes if Wilder is on form. If you give him time and distance, it may well just be a matter of time 'Before he blast Helenius out'.
But if Helenius makes it a pressurising, and attacking fight? Wilder may not be ready for that type of battle again. Wilder prepared for that type of battle vs Fury III 'He knew that was the type of fight Fury would bring'.
I think all genuine super heavyweights now, with good power. Should all really adopt Kronk Fury's tactics.
Because even in a lost, they would all come out of the fight with credit. But fighters know now, that it is the most effective way to attempt to beat Wilder.
It will take a certain attitude and fighter. It is not a easy task to execute. Because naturally most fighters instincts will be to try and out box Wilder.
Wilder seems like he took “The Toad” after the rubber match last year. I do believe Helenius can upset Team Wilder’s plans. Both guys can crack, so I’m ready!
Helenius I think, is going to go straight at Deontay Wilder. I am about 95% sure of this, he will attempt to use Kronk Fury's tactics.
If he wants to win, he better do that as soon as the bell rings because it's his only chance. Use his weight to push Wilder back, get him to the ropes, and start throwing hooks to the side of the head, body shots, uppercuts. Stun him early and weaken his legs. Helenius knows how to finish if he hurts Deontay.
If 3 rounds pass and Wilder's legs still look strong, then Helenius is fccked.
Helenius had a shoulder injury which contributed to his first 2 losses and he took medication to lower a fever when fighting Washington. He also looked great in his last fight. He also has the size which wilder struggles with. He does however go back in a straight line with his chin up, but he is no slouch and can certainly win.
The best opportunity to beat a fighter like Wilder, is just after a loss.
Think back to when Pulev fought Joshua. His antics outside the ring, were all classic moves to test Joshua.
Helenius I think, is going to go straight at Deontay Wilder. I am about 95% sure of this, he will attempt to use Kronk Fury's tactics.
Wilder is coming into this fight to win, and build momentum. If he beats Helenius with a violent knock out, once again his momentum will start to build.
And when fighters like Wilder, have momentum they are a danger to everyone. When power punchers start to believe they cannot be stopped, that is when they are at their peak etc.
Translation: It's a cherrypicked fight.
Exactly what it is.
A showcase fight.
Not even an opponent who is durable or savvy enough imo at least to give him rounds/a bit of a test just another awful, way past prime opponent to add to the highlight reel.
Wilder was trying to win against Fury even when he was getting beaten up. It is not like he got hit with one punch and he was done in. At this weight is where he is ore comfortable at so Helenious has to be perfect which I think he can't
Why do we get these threads everytime a fight is on though?
What next don't be surprised if a 12yr old K.Os Usyk as he has a pair of arms?
Its reaching.
3 fights back he got knocked out by Gerald Washington, anyone else remember Washington stopping absolutely anyone at all ever other than Helenius? Me neither.
Then he beats some Polish doorman who has the exact same skillset he had prior to ever plodding into a gym and suddenly he's being held in some regard like he's actually a decent fighter.
He got absolutely battered at his peak by Derek Chisora.
He got totally outboxed by C level Whyte
Smashed to bits and knocked spark out by two light hitting journeyman.
Etc etc
People say Wilder is unskilled, etc etc but can anyone name me one single advantage or thing that Helenius has or does better?
I'd be more than surprised if he won and think it'd be a gigantic upset. I'm surprised already its so close at the bookies not that I think Wilder is much more than a dangerous puncher but more so that Helenius is ****, tailor-made and literally 10yrs past his peak.
There are probably 30-50 better HWs out there right now even in this joke of an era
Translation: It's a cherrypicked fight.
Why do we get these threads everytime a fight is on though?
What next don't be surprised if a 12yr old K.Os Usyk as he has a pair of arms?
Its reaching.
3 fights back he got knocked out by Gerald Washington, anyone else remember Washington stopping absolutely anyone at all ever other than Helenius? Me neither.
Then he beats some Polish doorman who has the exact same skillset he had prior to ever plodding into a gym and suddenly he's being held in some regard like he's actually a decent fighter.
He got absolutely battered at his peak by Derek Chisora.
He got totally outboxed by C level Whyte
Smashed to bits and knocked spark out by two light hitting journeyman.
Etc etc
People say Wilder is unskilled, etc etc but can anyone name me one single advantage or thing that Helenius has or does better?
I'd be more than surprised if he won and think it'd be a gigantic upset. I'm surprised already its so close at the bookies not that I think Wilder is much more than a dangerous puncher but more so that Helenius is sh*t, tailor-made and literally 10yrs past his peak.
There are probably 30-50 better HWs out there right now even in this joke of an era