Comments Thread For: Robert Helenius Contemplates Retirement

[SinderellaMan]

So he took a dive because the punch didn't look hard? Listen to the punch & look how his left arm reacted when he was down. It's called decorticate posturing. The sound of the punch alone should convince any reasonable fan that the KO was legit. Some of the conspiracy laden posts are just hilarious

[MusoMeanderings]

We all know what makes sense, a HW double header on December 3rd Helenius vs Chisora 2 and Tyson Fury vs Lucas Browne.

Add Charr vs Oquendo to that card and I'm in.

[Liondw]

Hopefully he made some good money from the Wilder fight and has some savings.

He's been knocked out badly a few times, no need to keep taking punishment, unless he fights guys like Kownacki. He had some success in his career, and all the best to him.

[STREET CLEANER]

He might collect another check against one of the young guns coming up. He fits the bill: has some credibility, is tall like modern day HWs and can be KOed dramatically.

He has one more hurrah but I rather he retires and not get stopped again.

[PittyPat]

Sure...take the bonus money for diving in the first round and live the dream!

The usual weirdo posters in BS, I see.

[Nash out]

Add Charr vs Oquendo to that card and I'm in.

I'd love that but I think Oquendo needs a little more time to prepare. The man is burned out. Nash out

[Nash out]

Probably best for Robert to call it a career. I first heard of Helenius around the time he defeated Attila Levin in a Scandinavian showdown. He's had a pretty good career with some nice wins and a bit of a resurgence with the two Kownacki victories. He's had some injuries and some bad KOs, at 38 and coming off a loss he'd be relegated as a stepping stone or gatekeeper. He doesn't need that at this point. Hang 'em up and be proud of your career Champ!

I think he needs to be realistic and know that there is nowhere but down from here, and not enough money in any realistic fights for him to stick around. Nash out

[MusoMeanderings]

I'd love that but I think Oquendo needs a little more time to prepare. The man is burned out. Nash out

Court cases do that to you, even if you are winning them. I'd rather be punched on the face.

[ShoulderRoll]

How about a fight with Wallin?

[pollywog]

Man, I don't know how you guys like boxing, but hate the guys putting their life on the line doing it. That man was 38 trying to get his final chance at a championship fight. Do you honestly think he dived? Maybe he just got hit with a punch he didn't anticipate by one of the hardest hitting heavyweights...

I don't hate the guy for falling down and taking the bonus payout at his age.

Helenius was never gonna get within pissing distance of a title shot within 2 years which would have taken him to 40. Not to mention the potential damage he would have taken in getting there.

I doubt he was concerned much with legacy, knew his limitations regarding fighting the truly elite and hungry young lions coming through and chose financial security while helping his mate Wilder build some hype after 2 severe postings at Fury's hands.

Good on Big Bob for choosing the money over the pain and bull**** of contending for a title shot in this age.

With that dive and loss it shows he has quality acting skills and could easily become a much sought after bit part player in movies/television.

Well played him for his career and retirement as he looks for less harmful ways to cement a legacy.