New video evidence suggests that Robert Helenius faked Deontay Wilder’s KO blow, discover the truth about his dive
On October 15, Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius with one punch at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, to claim the victory. Everyone present was stunned when the former WBC Heavyweight Champion used a knockout to end the bout in the first round. Early forward movement by Helenius while Wilder pumps his fist. Wilder delivers a right hand to the body. Helenius returns him one. Wilder’s huge overhand right misses the mark.
Did Robert Helenius Dive Vs Deontay Wilder As He Video Footage Goes Viral On Twitter
DEONTAY WILDER KO IN THE FIRST ROUND!!! 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/XEWjlUhHOp
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) October 16, 2022
Using a combination, Wilder pushes Helenius against the ropes. Wilder landed the right-hand punch and “boom” it was all over for Helenius. After the fight, a fresh theory and accompanying video footage, however, have been making the rounds on social media indicating that Helenius faked Wilder’s knockout strike. Let’s try to discover the truth.
Did Robert Helenius actually fake Wilder’s KO punch?
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That was a DIVE!!
C'mon how many of his firends/sparring partners need to take dives before you realise the fix was in?? pic.twitter.com/3mH6S5ekje
— Imzee ❁ (@imzee786) October 16, 2022
People often try to defame sports and professional athletes, as one similar notion about Wilder and Helenius is making the rounds on social media, alleging the latter faked Wilder’s KO strike and the punch had little or no force. The footage, shot from ringside, captures the impact sound as well as the rapidity of the delivery of the strike.
For all the folk saying Helenius took a “dive” against Deontay Wilder
Sound UP 🔊 pic.twitter.com/iD8GaULfH8
— Gmane (@GmaneBoxing) October 16, 2022
There is a distinct crunch as the knockout blow strikes the victim, putting any notions of a “fix” to rest. The camera position also reveals how rapidly the punch was delivered. Wilder’s power has always made him a formidable opponent in the heavyweight class, and he has a knack for knocking out opponents. His devastation of the Nordic Nightmare was both savage and terrifying. Helenius was knocked out cold, and the video clearly shows the impact and severity of the strike, which is enough to send anyone to sleep. As a result, people who claim it is a dive are simply attempting to defame the athletes and the professional sport of boxing.
Wilder was in tears after the post-match press conference because of what happened to Helenius. Helenius, on the other hand, affirmed to his fans on Instagram that he is well.