Kownacki had 19 months to get in better shape & he obviously didn’t do that.
Kudos to Helenius for this performance. Unlike Kownacki Helenius looked to be ready for this fight. He had a solid 1-2 all night & mixed in a few uppercuts. At no time was he in any trouble.
It has been a few years since he looked this good. Injuries & promotional problems derailed his career after a very promising start. He looked disinterested against Whyte & the sudden KO loss to Duhaupus was surprising but I thought he was finished after Washington KO’d him. No HW looking to contend loses to him.
Helenius has a high ranking in the WBA & with back to back wins over Kownacki he could next be involved in a final eliminator with Hunter or maybe even a fight with Bryan to determine who is the WBA mandatory. Kownacki was tailor made for Helenius. Usually a good counterpuncher but last night he went on the attack from the opening bell. It is good to see him have a revival late in his career.
Kudos to Helenius for this performance. Unlike Kownacki Helenius looked to be ready for this fight. He had a solid 1-2 all night & mixed in a few uppercuts. At no time was he in any trouble.
It has been a few years since he looked this good. Injuries & promotional problems derailed his career after a very promising start. He looked disinterested against Whyte & the sudden KO loss to Duhaupus was surprising but I thought he was finished after Washington KO’d him. No HW looking to contend loses to him.
Helenius has a high ranking in the WBA & with back to back wins over Kownacki he could next be involved in a final eliminator with Hunter or maybe even a fight with Bryan to determine who is the WBA mandatory. Kownacki was tailor made for Helenius. Usually a good counterpuncher but last night he went on the attack from the opening bell. It is good to see him have a revival late in his career.
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