Robert Helenius vs. Deontay Wilder Odds: Can Helenius Shock Wilder and the World at Barclays Center?

Robert Helenius vs. Deontay Wilder Odds: Can Helenius Shock Wilder and the World at Barclays Center?

The former WBC heavyweight champion of the world will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Saturday, as Deontaey Wilder begins one final push for world dominance. In his way, however, steps one of Europe’s best heavyweight talents in Robert Helenius, who will have something to say about just who has the most power in the sport. 

Is this the perfect warm-up fight for the “Bronze Bomber” to get back to relevance? Or will Helenius shock the world at the Barclays Center? Let’s take a closer look at both fighters and where the odds are headed.

Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds

When: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Time: 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT

Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

Where to Watch: PPV

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Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs)

The last time we saw Wilder in the ring was nearly a year ago to the day, as he lost via KO to Tyson Fury in October of last year. Fury stopped him in 11 rounds after recovering from two knockdowns, ending their three-fight series with a record of 2-0-1. 

The strongest puncher in the sport, potentially ever, had held the WBC heavyweight belt for 12 fights, from 2015 until his knockout loss to Fury in their rematch in 2020, making him one of the longest-reigning champions at any weight. At the age of 36, he is currently starting a new phase in his career, with a chance for a fourth fight against Fury all but closed.

Robert Helenius (31-3, 20 KOs)

Helenius is a living example of how persistence in this sport can be fruitful. Two spectacular knockouts of once-hot young heavyweight Adam Kownacki in 2020 and on the Fury-Wilder card a year ago, which highlighted his own immense striking power, helped the Finn fight through a bothersome shoulder ailment and a string of discouraging defeats to return to title contention. 

Following a July 2019 loss to Gerald Washington, all looked to be in the tank for Helenius before the two knockouts vs. Kownacki and one vs. Mateus Roberto Osorio. In fact, you have to go all the way back to August 2018 (six fights ago) for the last time a fight of his went to the judge's scorecard.

Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius Odds

When these odds opened up, Wilder was listed as a -600 favorite, with Helenius coming in at +400 nearly across the board. As fight night approaches Brooklyn, nearly all of the money thus far has flowed in on the Bronze Bomber.

As of Thursday, Wilder has ballooned to a -850 favorite, with Helenius currently sitting around +550. For those looking to back either fighter, BetMGM will be your best bet in terms of the best value currently. 

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