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The Nordic Nightmare Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) has arrived in Helsinki. On December 3, he will clash with Dereck Chisora for the vacant European Heavyweight Title. Helenius, pictured with Team Sauerland sports director Hagen Doering, was greeted by numerous TV stations and photographers upon his arrival at Helsinki airport. Ever since knocking out three former world champion, he is a superstar in Finland.

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[southpaw_07]

Wrong match making..
It should be Povetkin vs Helenius
and
Chisora vs Boswell
I can be a matchmaker for Sauerland..this is what the fans want to see, right?

[Superflo777]

Anyone has some more info about this matchup? Also about Povetkin vs Boswell? Poster, pictures, anything?

[Alec900]

[Alec900]

you might get a feeling about the poster that it's povetkin vs helenius

[Alec900]

Unbeaten WBA Heavyweight Champion Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) will make a first defence of his title on December 3 when he takes on Cedric “The Boz” Boswell (35-1, 26 KOs) at Helsinki´s renowned Hartwall Areena. In the co-featured main event, WBA/WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) will face an opponent to be announced. Povetkin and Helenius headlined Team Sauerland´s big heavyweight show in August, with the former beating Ruslan Chagaev to claim the biggest prize in boxing and the latter completing his KO hat trick of former champions with a TKO win over Siarhei Liakhovich. “This is going to be a true night of heavyweight explosions,” promoter Kalle Sauerland said. “The newly-crowned heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin is one of the most exciting and fastest heavyweights since many years. He will prove his worth against Boswell, a world-class contender with an excellent record. On top of that, KO specialist and world-ranked number one challenger Robert Helenius has set the bar very high for another massive performance after KO'ing three former champions. It is going to be a real advertisement for heavyweight boxing!”

Povetkin is currently shaping up in his home city of Chekhov, Russia. “Winning the world title was like a dream coming true for me,” the 2004 Olympic gold medal winner said. “Now I need to prove myself against quality contenders out there. I look forward to fighting Boswell. He is a tough opponent. But I have worked so hard to become champion there is no way I will allow him to take the belt away from me. I can promise my fans an exciting fight in Helsinki on December 3.”

Boswell, who has won 14 straight fights since suffering his only loss at the hands of Jameel McCline, is ready for glory. “My entire life I have been waiting this moment,” he stated. “Now the big day has finally come. Povetkin is a good kid but he is a kid and he will be in trouble once we are in the ring. I have the experience and the strength to beat him. I will shock the boxing world on December 3 when I take home the WBA Heavyweight Title to America.”


from Sauerlands website

[Alec900]

Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) and Dereck Chisora (15-1, 9 KOs) will clash for the vacant European Heavyweight Title in Helsinki, Finland on December 3. Having knocked out former world champions Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter and Siarhei Liakhovich, the “Nordic Nightmare” is determined to destroy yet another big name. Some 8,000 tickets have already been sold for the event at the renowned Hartwall Areena, which will also host the WBA Heavyweight Title fight between newly-crowned champion Alexander Povetkin and Cedric Boswell. “We are thrilled to put on the most exciting heavyweight bill in years,” promoter Kalle Sauerland said. “A World title and a European title fight on the same night in one of Europe´s best arenas – that is as good as it gets.”

Together with German star coach Ulli Wegner, Helenius is preparing in the solitude of Zinnowitz, a small village on an island in the Baltic Sea. “I will put on a great fight on December 3,” he stated. “Chisora is a very dangerous opponent. He has not been Klitschko´s challenger for no reason. But I am sure I will catch him sooner or later.”

Helenius believes the backing of his patriotic fans will be key. “Their support has always been fantastic,” he stated. “They raised the roof last November when I defeated Attila Levin before the Super Six clash between Abraham and Froch. This time, they will be even louder and lift me to victory. I will be the new European champion on December 3!”

Meanwhile, Chisora has promised to put the local hero down and out. “He's called the Nordic Nightmare, but he'll be having nightmares about me for the rest of his life after I've left him flat out on the canvas,” he stated. “I'm surprised Helenius' people wanted me to fight their unbeaten golden boy, they must be going on my performance in my last fight and think I'm easy pickings. Believe me, this is the biggest mistake they have made with his career and I'll be going over to Finland to knock him clean out.”

And he added: "I'll be fit and ready for this fight like never before, it's the big fight I need to really get my juices flowing and performing like I know I can. I can't wait for December 3 and winning that European title and bringing it back to Britain.”

from sauerlands website

[Alec900]

chisoras interview from Finnish website in Finnish,roughly translated by yours truly

Miksi poistut kehästä voittajana 3. joulukuuta? why you will win in december 3?
- Koska olen jälleen parhaimmillani ja kukaan ei voita minua kun olen parhaimmillani. Because I'm at my best again and when I'm at my best I'm unbeatable

Miltä tuntuu tulla ottelemaan 12 000 villin suomalaisfanin eteen? how does it feel to come to fight against 12000 crazy Finnish fans?
- Se ei huolestuta minua yhtään. Mitä enemmän porukkaa sitä parempi. Yleisö joka on minua vastaan antaa minulle voimia ottelun voittamiseen. Minusta tulee Suomessa isompi hitti kuin Nokia. I'm not worried at all.The more the marrier.An audience that is against me will give me strength to win.I will be bigger hit in Finland than Nokia

Olet sanonut suomalaismedian haastattelussa että aiot rakastella Heleniusta kehässä. Mitä tarkoitat sillä? You have said in interview for Finnish media that you will make love to Helenius in the ring.What do you mean by that?
- Ota se ihan miten haluat. Think what you want about it

Mikä tekee sinusta niin varman menestyksestäsi? Why are you so sure about your success?
- Minun on vain pakko voittaa. Kaikki on pelissä tässä ottelussa ja minun on voitettava tämä ottelu jatkaakseni uraani ja päästäkseni MM-otteluun. I just have to win.Everything is in line in this fight and I have to win it to keep my career going and for getting world title shot.

Mitkä ovat Heleniuksen heikkoudet? what are the weaknesses of Helenius?
Hän on hyvä, vahva ottelija ja odotan innolla pääseväni mittaamaan kykyni häntä vastaan. Tiedän että kun osun kunnolla, niin hän tippuu. Odotan näkeväni kuinka hänen leukansa kestää. He's good strong competitor and I'm looking forward to face him.I know that when I connect cleanly he will drop.I'm looking forward to checking his chin

Helenius on tyrmännyt kolme entistä maailmanmestaria. Pelkäätkö hänen iskuvoimaansa? Helenius has knocked out 3 former world champions.Are you worried about his power?
Kaikki raskaansarjalaiset osaavat lyödä. Me olemme isoja miehiä. Kyse on siitä pystytkö ottamaan iskuja. All heavyweights can hit.We are big men.It's about can you take a hit

Mitä pidät Heleniuksen persoonallisuudesta? what you think about Helenius' personality??
En tunne kaveria. Kättelen häntä kyllä ottelun jälkeen. Kehässä kaikki on businesstä, en vihaa häntä. I really don't know him.I will shake his hand after the fight.It's all about business in the ring,I don't hate him

Olit valmis ottelemaan Wladimir Klitschkoa vastaan kun hän peruutti ottelunne loukkaantumisen vuoksi. Välttelevätkö Klitschkon veljekset sinua? Haluaisitko yhä otella Wladimiria vastaan? You were ready to fight Wladimir and he canceled the fight cause of injury.Are the Klitschko's ducking you?Would you still like to fight Wladimir?
Haluan otella veljeksiä vastaan ja kyllä, he välttelevät minua. Minun on pakko piestä Helenius ja saada EM-titteli päästäkseni Klitschkojen haastajaksi. I want to fight the K bros and yes they are ducking me.I have to beat Helenius and get the Euro title to get a shot at Klitschkos.

Onko Helenius sinun ponnahduslautasi Klitschko otteluihin? Is Helenius your stepping stone to Klitschko fights?
Näen hänet enemmänkin esteenä, joka minun on raivattava tieltäni. I see him more as an obstacle that I have to move away

Miksi olet nyt parempi kuin ottelussasi Tyson Furyä vastaan? Why are you better now than against Tyson Fury?
- Koska olen saanut nälkäni takaisin ja valmis tekemään tuhoa. Olen harjoitellut kovaa tätä ottelua varten Because my hunger is back and I'm ready to destroy.I have trained hard for this fight

Onko sinulla viestiä suomalaisfaneille? Do you have a message to Finnish fans)

Olen pahoillani, mutta teidän poikanne tulee tippumaan. Mutta hän tulee takaisin, ei vain sinä aikana kun minä olen kuvioissa mukana. I'm sorry but your boy is going down.But he will be back,but not when I'm around

[Superflo777]

^ Thanks for that. I wonder why the poster doesn't mention Helenius' opponent.

[Silencers]

Helenius vs Chisora is an interesting fight. If Chisora shows up in shape and focused he could end up with the win.