Reactions to Deontay Wilder’s BRUTAL Knockout
Deontay Wilder brutally knocked out Robert Helenius on Saturday night in his first time back in the ring since his second defeat by Tyson Fury a year ago. He knocked out the Finnish boxer with a sharp right hand with only seconds left in the first round.
Wilder was favored to win, but no one could have expected such a decisive and quick victory from a boxer who had only just recently seriously considered retirement. Backed into a corner, Wilder landed a clean right hand, knocking Helenius out cold! Helenius was out for several minutes when he eventually came to and walked out of the ring. Wilder discussed his strategy, saying,
“I had to take my time. I was making him reach. I wanted to be mobile, agile and hostile. I set him up, allowed him to reach and then when he reached, I attacked.”
This marks the 42nd knockout of his career, one in which he was previously undefeated before two consecutive defeats by Tyson Fury. This incredible performance has shown the world he still has what it takes. Wilder’s excitement with his victory was palpable:
“We wanted to make this fun again. You can do this so long it can be a job, just something you are doing. We made it fun. It paid off big time.”
Check out the moment that brought Deontay Wilder back into the game!
Deontay Wilder hits so hard that like half a punch sends you to the Kingdom of Dream. pic.twitter.com/YFTLgJoCRz
— TheRealSnowden (@JESnowden) October 16, 2022
What’s next for Deontay Wilder?
“I’m down for whatever,” Wilder said. “Andy Ruiz, Usyk or whatever. I’m back. The excitement is back in the heavyweight division.”
Take a closer look at the reactions to his knockout below!
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Reactions to Deontay Wilder’s Brutal Knockout
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) October 16, 2022
Robert Helenius' face after being KOd by Deontay Wilder… pic.twitter.com/opJvGmOeQf
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 16, 2022
DEONTAY WILDER 1ST ROUND KO. pic.twitter.com/jWrddAN4tQ
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) October 16, 2022
Wow that was the most powerful fastest short right hand ever. Congratulations @BronzeBomber
— Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya) October 16, 2022
Wilders people picked Helenius as a comeback opponent for a reason let’s see. #WilderHelenius
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) October 16, 2022
As I said they picked Helenius for a reason, and there it is. Bang. #WilderHelenius
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) October 16, 2022
‼️ Deontay Wilder KOs Robert Helenius with a massive right hand in round one. Back with a bang.
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 16, 2022
$75 #WildervsHelenius pic.twitter.com/buvgNjYxOw
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) October 16, 2022
Got damn Wilder
— Ishé Oluwa Kamau Ali Smith (@IsheSugarShay) October 16, 2022
Honestly he beats everyone but Fury, Joshua better to stay the hell away from Wilder. Usyk hmmmmm man I dunno if you could take that shit
— Ishé Oluwa Kamau Ali Smith (@IsheSugarShay) October 16, 2022
Bommmbbbbbb Squuuuuaaaadddd https://t.co/r0P8HfEslT
— Cris Cyborg 1-0 boxer (@criscyborg) October 16, 2022
Wilder got that 🔨 https://t.co/8ETCbEmhQw
— Rougarou (@RPrograis) October 16, 2022
Ok I take that back wilder obviously has ko of the year so far that as ugly 😖😣 #WildervsHelenius
— Jrock (@Jrockboxing) October 16, 2022
