Video: Robert Helenius on Liakhovich Win, Future, More
Undefeated rising heavyweight contender Robert Helenius discusses his recent win over Sergei Liakhovich, what's next for the future and more.
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Robert Helenius: "The Klitschkos Are Not Unbeatable!"
Up and coming heavyweight Robert Helenius (16-0, 11KOs) is being viewed as the biggest rising threat to the heavyweight brothers, champions Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko. The 6'6 Helenius has now stopped three former heavyweight champions, with knockout victories over Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter and most recently Sergei Liakhovich. Helenius would like to get a shot at the world championship in 2012 and the 27-year-old heavyweight is not intimidated by the far more experienced brothers.
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Sauerland Sees Big Things For Povetkin, Helenius
Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) is the new WBA Heavyweight Champion after clinching a unanimous points victory over Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KOs). The 2004 Olympic gold medal winner was ahead 117-113, 117-113 and 116-112 after twelve hard-fought rounds. “It was a very tough fight,” Povetkin said afterwards. “I am very happy that I won. This is for my father, who died last year and always wanted me to be world champion.”
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Helenius: I Hope To Go For a World Title Next Year
27-year-old Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) accomplished the third battering of his third former world champion on Saturday night, when he stopped Sergei Liakhovich (25-4, 16 KOs) in the ninth round in Erfurt, Germany.
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Liakhovich's Nose Broken in Two Places by Helenius
After turning in a thrilling, gutsy and bloody performance last night vs. Robert Helenius, in Erfurt, Germany, Former Heavyweight Champion Sergei Liakhovich was taken to a local emergency room in the early morning hours where a CT scan revealed that the warrior's nose had been broken in two places during the bout.
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A Brighter Future? Povetkin, Helenius Shine for Tomorrow
by Cliff Rold - Over a spirited twelve rounds, 31-year old 2004 Olympic Super Heavyweight Gold Medalist Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KO), of Chekhov, Russia, showed a solid beard and the ability to will through early adversity, controlling the second half of the contest for what was arguably a career best unanimous decision victory over 32-year old former WBA heavyweight titlist Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KO) of Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday night at the Messehalle in Erfurt, Germany. The entertaining contest was notable for the level of technical acumen on display, both men showing off the skills acquired both as professionals and through laudable amateur careers. Along with his Olympic accolades, Povetkin was also an Amateur World Champion in 2003. Chagaev, representing Uzbekistan, failed to medal as an Olympian in 1996 and 2000, but captured Amateur World Championships in both 1997 and 2001. Povetkin came into the contest at a career high 232 ½ lbs., Chagaev matching him to the ounce on the scale. The referee was Hubert Earle.
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Povetkin-Chagaev, Helenius-Liakhovich: Pre-Report Cards
By Cliff Rold - Put aside the phony belt on the line in the main event. It’s total nonsense. There is only one true Heavyweight Champion. His name is Wladimir Klitschko. The next man down the chain is his brother Vitali. Alexander Povetkin? He’s the guy who twice got into position to be a sanctioning body mandatory for Wladimir and wasn’t ready to pull the trigger. Apparently, his camp sees value in paying WBA sanctioning fees so someone will call them champ while trudging along the path of least resistance. Funny thing though…Povetkin’s path of least resistance also works out to be, on paper, potentially the toughest fight of his career. Could the same be true of the man in the spotlight on the undercard? Robert Helenius is trying to follow up a knockout of former titlist Samuel Peter with another beltholders scalp. Will his blades be sharp enough for the task? Let’s go to
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Photos: Povetkin, Helenius Secure Big Wins in Germany
Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) picked up a twelve round unanimous decision over former WBA beltholder Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KOs) to capture the WBA's vacant “regular” heavyweight title at Messehall in Erfurt, Germany. The scores were 117-113, 117-113, 116-112.
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Robert Helenius Blasts Liakhovich in The Ninth Round
Erfurt, Germany - Rising heavyweight star Robert Helenius (16-0, 11KOs) knocked out former WBO champion Sergei Liakhovich (25-4, 16KOs) in the ninth round.
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Alexander Povetkin Beats Ruslan Chagaev, Wins WBA Belt
The huge Sauerland-promoted night of boxing is just under way at Messehalle in Erfurt, Germany. The card will be crowned with a sensational doubleheader, which is going to feature four elite heavyweights in two separate collisions. Long-time Russian contender Alexander Povetkin battles former WBA champion of the world Ruslan Chagaev for the vacant ("regular") WBA championship; rising Finnish star Robert Helenius clashes against ex-WBO titleholder Sergey Liakhovich in a co-feature. Tune up for an entire scoresheet of the show in this thread...
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