Robert Helenius

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'''Robert Gabriel Helenius''' (born 2 January 1984) is a Finnish former [[professional boxer]] who competed from 2008 to 2023. At regional level, he held multiple [[heavyweight]] championships, including the [[European Boxing Union|European]] title twice between 2011 and 2016. As an [[Amateur boxing|amateur]], he won a silver medal at the [[2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships|2006 European Championships]]. He holds notable wins over former world heavyweight champions [[Lamon Brewster]], [[Samuel Peter]], and [[Siarhei Liakhovich]].

==Amateur career== Helenius began training boxing under his father at the age of five. In the early 2000s, [[Tony Halme]] was one of Helenius' first sparring and training partners. Helenius won the bronze medal in 2000 at the European "cadets" (U 17) championships in [[Patras]]; he lost to Croatian [[Mario Preskar]]. In 2001 at the Junior European Championships in [[Sarajevo]] he earned another bronze, losing to hard-hitting Russian [[Islam Timurziev]].

At the 2001 Finnish Amateur Boxing Championships, in the [[super heavyweight]] division, Helenius lost to eventual gold medallist [[Janne Katajisto]] in the first round. The following year, Katajisto defeated Helenius in the final.<ref>[http://www.nyrkkeilyliitto.com/tulokset/sm-mitalistit/2000-2009/2001/ "SM-Nyrkkeilyt 2001 Töölön Kisahalli, HKI"] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130721000654/http://www.nyrkkeilyliitto.com/tulokset/sm-mitalistit/2000-2009/2001/ |date=2013-07-21 }} (in Finnish). Suomen Nyrkkeilyliitto. Retrieved 2015-10-13.</ref><ref>[http://www.nyrkkeilyliitto.com/tulokset/sm-mitalistit/2000-2009/2002/ "SM-Nyrkkeilyt 2002 Töölön Kisahalli, HKI"]{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} (in Finnish). Suomen Nyrkkeilyliitto. Retrieved 2015-10-13.</ref>

In 2005 at [[Mianyang]] Helenius beat [[David Price (boxer)|David Price]] on points but then lost to [[Rustam Saidov]].

2006, however, was his breakthrough year. At the [[2006 European Amateur Boxing Championships]] in [[Plovdiv]] he finished second, again beaten by Timurziev, this time on points. By this time all of Helenius's victories had come by knockout including versus [[Bogdan Dinu]].

Since 2006 Helenius had been fighting in Germany in the Box-Bundesliga (Premier League) for [[Hertha BSC]]. Promoter [[Wilfried Sauerland|Sauerland]]-Boxstall had bought an option in case Helenius turned pro after the Olympics. At the Olympic qualifiers he lost to [[Marko Tomasović (boxer)|Marko Tomasović]] and [[Jaroslavas Jakšto]]. Helenius also faced MMA heavyweight fighter [[Sergei Kharitonov]] in the amateurs, beating him by points.

==Professional career== Helenius turned pro in 2008 to fight for Germany's [[Wilfried Sauerland]]. In 2009 Helenius knocked out former [[British Boxing Board of Control|British]] heavyweight champion [[Scott Gammer]] and defeated [[Taras Bidenko]] with a third round stoppage.

===Rise up the ranks=== ====Helenius vs. Brewster==== [[File:Robert Helenius with his two belts.jpg|thumb|Robert Helenius in 2010]] [[File:Robert Helenius and Attila Levin.jpg|thumb|Robert Helenius and [[Attila Levin]]]] In January 2010 Helenius made the biggest step up so far of his professional career in squaring off against former WBO heavyweight champion [[Lamon Brewster]]. Many commentators wondered if the Brewster fight had come too early for the big Finn, however Helenius proved his toughness and punching power by grinding Brewster down to score a TKO in the eighth round. Helenius went on to defeat [[Gbenga Oloukun]] on 26 March 2010 in Helsinki, despite breaking a bone next to the knuckles of his right hand.

In August 2010 Helenius won the vacant EU heavyweight title against unbeaten [[Grégory Tony]]. Helenius defended his title for the first time on 27 November 2010 by beating [[Attila Levin]] with a [[technical knockout]] in the second round. In the same match he also won the vacant WBO Inter-Continental title.

====Helenius vs. Peter==== Trying to build on the momentum of his big win over Lamon Brewster, Helenius signed to fight another former world heavyweight champion in [[Samuel Peter]]. Peter was coming off a 10th-round knockout loss to unified heavyweight champion [[Wladimir Klitschko]] in their marquee rematch bout. The fight took place on 2 April 2011. Peter started the bout aggressively working behind a consistent body and head attack. However, Helenius weathered the storm and soon began to find the mark with his trademark right hand in the middle rounds. As the bout headed into the 9th the score cards were divided, nevertheless Helenius ended matters scoring a knockout leaving Peter out cold on the canvas for well over the 10 second count.

====Helenius vs. Liakhovich==== On 27 August 2011 Helenius successfully defended his WBO and WBA Inter-Continental titles against [[Sergei Liakhovich]] in [[Munich]], [[Germany]], by technical knockout in round 9. It was Helenius' third knockout victory against former heavyweight champions and further cemented his position as one of the world's top ranked heavyweights.

===First reign as European champion=== ====Helenius vs. Chisora==== {{Main|Robert Helenius vs. Derek Chisora}} On 3 December 2011, Helenius won the vacant European Championship title ([[European Boxing Union|EBU]]) by beating [[Derek Chisora]] by a twelve-round [[split decision]] in [[Helsinki]], Finland. The decision was highly debated as most pundits and onlookers thought Chisora had done enough to get the decision. In the Finnish press Helenius claimed he had injured his right arm in the first round of the match, and was thus unable to use it fully.<ref>{{cite news |title=Käsivammainen Helenius on valmis uusintaan |url=http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/K%C3%A4sivammainen+Helenius+on+valmis+uusintaan/a1305550653314 |work=Helsingin Sanomat |access-date=Jan 7, 2011|language=fi}}</ref> A fracture was found, but it was considered to be minor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Heleniuksen käsivamma pelättyä lievempi|url=http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/Heleniuksen+k%C3%A4sivamma+pel%C3%A4tty%C3%A4+lievempi/a1305550720069|work=Helsingin Sanomat |access-date=Jan 7, 2011|language=fi}}</ref> The result was widely criticized by the crowd and pundits with [[Freddie Roach (boxing)|Freddie Roach]] who was commentating the fight labelling it "just terrible" and added 'Helenius was supposed to be the next big thing and the man to challenge the Klitschko's, but Derek totally exposed him and I'm being generous in giving him four winning rounds in the fight'.<ref name="exposes">{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2011/12/chisora-exposes-helenius/|title = Chisora exposes Helenius ⋆ Boxing News 24|date = 6 December 2011}}</ref><ref name="sorting">{{cite news |url=http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/170573-ring-ratings-update-sorting-out-the-bantamweights |title=Ring Ratings Update: Sorting out the bantamweights |date=December 6, 2011 |access-date=January 7, 2011}}</ref>

''[[The Ring (magazine)|The Ring]]'' considered the outcome of the match "a gift", dropping Helenius' ranking from fifth to sixth challenger.<ref name="exposes"/><ref name="sorting"/> On the other hand, his slugger fighting style has been described as lazy but powerful; he looks to be not doing much, but keeps putting men down.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/robert-helenius-clobbers-sam-peter-ulrich-upset--37712|title=Robert Helenius Clobbers Sam Peter, Ulrich is Upset|date=2 April 2011 }}</ref>

The injury required an operation and to achieve complete healing and to minimize any possibility of further injury, a long break from fights. After a year away from boxing, Helenius beat veteran [[Sherman Williams (boxer)|Sherman "The Caribbean Tank" Williams]] on points on 10 November 2012 in [[Helsinki]] keeping his clean record. The fight was the main event on the only [[Wilfried Sauerland|Sauerland Events]] [[Viasat (Nordic television service)|Viasat]] Nordic Fight Night card so far held outside of [[Denmark]]. On 23 March 2013 in Magdeburg, Germany, Helenius won his match against [[Michael Sprott]] on points in 10-round match. Helenius broke his right hand wrist in fight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://yle.fi/urheilu/heleniuksen_ura_jatkuu_tappioitta_-_rannevamma_uusiutui/6551816|title = Heleniuksen ura jatkuu tappioitta - rannevamma uusiutui| date=24 March 2013 }}</ref>

Due to contract disputes with Team Sauerland, Helenius was inactive for two years, before breaking off the contract with Sauerland in February 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title=Heleniuksen lakimies Kari Uoti: Sauerland-sopimus irtisanottu|url=http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1423835500318.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213184645/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1423835500318.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 13, 2015|work=Ilta-sanomat |access-date=February 13, 2015|language=fi}}</ref> Sauerland did not accept the one-sided break of contract and took the issue to the court.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Helenius on haastettu oikeuteen|url=http://yle.fi/urheilu/3-7869221|publisher=Yle |date=13 May 2015 |access-date=20 October 2016|language=fi}}</ref>

===Return to the ring=== Helenius returned to the ring on 21 March 2015 in [[Tallinn]], when he faced Andras Csomor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yllätyskäänne: Robert Heleniuksen paluuottelun vastustaja tulee Unkarista|url=http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/a1426227884842|work=Helsingin sanomat |date=March 13, 2015 |access-date=March 13, 2015|language=fi}}</ref> On 13 June 2015 Helenius fought against Georgian champion Beka Lobjanidze at Vaasa, Finland. Lobjanidze stood no chance and went to floor in every round before retiring from the fight during the third.

===Second reign as European champion=== ====Helenius vs. Rill==== On 19 December 2015, Helenius was supposed to face [[Erkan Teper]] for the EBU heavyweight title, but Teper since cancelled the match and had to give up his title due an injury.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Heleniuksen vastustaja vetäytyy EM-titteliottelusta|url=http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1448938354045.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204002802/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1448938354045.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 4, 2015|work=Ilta-sanomat |date=1 December 2015 |access-date=1 December 2015|language=fi}}</ref> With Teper pulling out Helenius was matched with replacement opponent undefeated [[Franz Rill]] the bout would contest the EBU European heavyweight title vacated by Teper as well as the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] international heavyweight title. Helenius scored a clear and decisive 12 round unanimous decision; Rill was aggressive but Helenius dominated proceedings with his jab and powerful counter punching sending his opponent to the canvas in both the first and fourth rounds.<ref>{{cite news |title=EM-tittelin iskenyt Robert Helenius takoi vastustajansa kaksi kertaa kanveesiin: "Vastustaja oli taistelijatyyppi" – kuvakooste illan ottelusta|url=http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/a1450501497564|work=Helsingin sanomat |date=20 December 2015 |access-date=10 December 2015|language=fi}}</ref>

===2016–2018=== ====Helenius vs. Duhaupas==== On 20 January 2016, Helenius vacated the European belt after refusing to fight [[mandatory challenger]] [[Derek Chisora]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Helenius luopuu EM-tittelistään!|url=http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1453194934157.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122091302/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1453194934157.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 22, 2016|work=Ilta-Sanomat|date=20 January 2016 |access-date=29 January 2016|language=fi}}</ref> Instead, Helenius faced [[Johann Duhaupas]] for the vacant WBC Silver Heavyweight title on 2 April in Helsinki.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Helenius kohtaa ranskalaisnyrkkeilijän|url=http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1454901224294.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160208124550/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/nyrkkeily/art-1454901224294.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 8, 2016|work=Ilta-Sanomat|date=8 February 2016 |access-date=8 February 2016|language=fi}}</ref> The match ended with Duhaupas knocking Helenius out in the sixth round marking the first loss for previously undefeated Helenius.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Helenius tyrmättiin rajusti – "Tulen vahvempana takaisin"|url=http://www.hs.fi/urheilu/a1459571033030?ref=hs-nprio-1-1|work=Ilta-Sanomat|date=3 April 2016 |access-date=3 April 2016|language=fi}}</ref>

On 10 September 2016, Helenius faced German boxer [[Konstantin Airich]] in his home town Marienhamn. This was his first fight after the knockout defeat against Duhaupas. Helenius finished the match in the first round knocking Airich out after 49 seconds.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Helenius palasi kehään – tyrmäsi vastustajansa 49 sekunnissa|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000001258517.html|work=Ilta-Sanomat|date=10 September 2016 |access-date=10 September 2016|language=fi}}</ref>

In October 2016, Helenius and Sauerland announced that they had come in terms with their contract dispute from 2015 and would organize at least two more matches together.<ref>{{cite news |title=Robert Helenius ja Sauerland jälleen yhteistyöhön – "Raskaan sarjan maailmanmestaruus Suomeen"|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000001934315.html|work=Ilta-Sanomat|date=20 October 2016 |access-date=20 October 2016|language=fi}}</ref>

On 17 December 2016, Helenius beat Argentinian Gonzalo Basile in 48 seconds in a lackluster scrab at Hartwall Arena, Helsinki.

On 24 March 2017, it was announced that Helenius would get a much awaited rematch against [[Derek Chisora]] at the [[Hartwall Arena]] in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]. The same arena they fought at when Helenius won a controversial split decision in December 2011. The bout would have contested for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title on 27 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/helenius-vs-chisora-rematch-finalized-27-finland--114914|title=Helenius vs. Chisora Rematch Finalized, May 27 in Finland - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=24 March 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18991962/robert-helenius-fight-dereck-chisora-scheduled-12-round-rematch-27|title=Helenius-Chisora rematch to take place May 27|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> On 16 May, the fight was however postponed to take place after summer 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/helenius-chisora-ii-rescheduled-403840|title=Helenius-Chisora II to be rescheduled • Boxing News|date=2017-05-16|work=Boxing News|access-date=2017-05-16|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517072356/http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/helenius-chisora-ii-rescheduled-403840|archive-date=2017-05-17}}</ref> After the Chisora rematch was postponed, Helenius went on to face Russian [[Evgeny Orlov]] on 17 June 2017 and gained easy victory in the sixth round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000005259271.html|title=Venäläisvastustaja väsähti – Robert Heleniukselle helppo voitto Tallinnassa|work=Ilta-Sanomat|access-date=2017-06-18}}</ref>

==== Helenius vs. Whyte ==== On 15 October 2017, it was announced that Helenius would face [[Dillian Whyte]] on 28 October, after Whyte had difficulty finding an opponent.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11079999/joshua-vs-pulev-dillian-whyte-to-face-robert-helenius-at-principality-stadium-on-october-28|title=Joshua vs Pulev: Dillian Whyte to face Robert Helenius at Principality Stadium on October 28|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-10-29|language=en}}</ref> Whyte controlled the match from the third round on and eventually won by a twelve-round unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000005428023.html|title=Robert Heleniukselle tappio Cardiffissa – Dillian Whyte vei ottelun selvästi|work=Ilta-Sanomat|access-date=2017-10-29|date=2017-10-28}}</ref> Helenius commented afterwards that he knew the risks for accepting the match on such fast notice and with only a week of training, but took the risk in a need for money.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000005428201.html|title=Robert Helenius kommentoi raskasta tappiotaan voipuneena Facebookissa: "Tarvitsin rahat"|work=Ilta-Sanomat|access-date=2017-10-29|date=2017-10-29}}</ref>

On 17 March 2018, Helenius faced Yury Bykhautsou in [[Rakvere]], Estonia. Helenius got injured during the match, but ended up winning by an 8-round split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000005608391.html|title=Robert Helenius otteli "yksikätisenä" Virossa – voitti tuomaripistein|work=Ilta-Sanomat|access-date=2018-03-17|date=2018-03-17}}</ref> Disappointed with his performance during the match, Helenius negotiated a rematch with Bykhautsou for 11 August 2018 in [[Olavinlinna]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000005734681.html|title=Robert Heleniuksen seuraava ottelu varmistui – mahdollisuus maksaa kalavelkoja|work=Ilta-Sanomat|access-date=2018-07-15|date=2018-06-27}}</ref> Rematch ended with Helenius landing another victory, this time by a unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.iltalehti.fi/kamppailulajit/a/201808112201131411|title=Robert Helenius lyötiin rättiväsyneeksi, pyristely päättyi silti voittoon - yleisö buuasi!|work=Iltalehti|access-date=2018-08-11|date=2018-08-11}}</ref>

==== Helenius vs. Teper ==== On 29 September 2018, Helenius faced [[Erkan Teper]] for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. The bout consisted of Helenius controlling most of the fight before knocking out Teper in round 8.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-10430918|title=Kova vasuri ratkaisi! Robert Helenius tyrmäsi saksalaisvastustajansa|publisher=Yle|access-date=2018-09-30|date=2018-09-30}}</ref>

===2019–2021=== ==== Helenius vs. Washington ==== After almost a year away from the ring, Helenius made his first appearance in the United States, facing [[Gerald Washington (boxer)|Gerald Washington]] on 13 July 2019. He lost the bout via knockout in the eighth round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Donovan|first=Jake|title=Gerald Washington Drills Robert Helenius With a Bomb in Eight|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/gerald-washington-drills-robert-helenius-results--140845|access-date=2021-05-13|website=BoxingScene.com|date=13 July 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref>

On 30 November 2019, Helenius faced Mateus Roberto Osorio in [[Narva]], Estonia. After dropping Osorio in the end of the first round, Helenius went on to knock him out via a body punch in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iltalehti.fi/kamppailulajit/a/eb484c8a-239e-4c7b-ad43-35164a54e1e5|title=Robert Helenius tyrmäsi – videotallenne todistaa "väliottelun" surkuhupaisuuden|author=Tomi Salomaa|publisher=iltalehti.fi|date=December 1, 2019|language=Finnish}}</ref>

==== Helenius vs. Kownacki ==== On 7 March 2020, Helenius squared off against undefeated [[Adam Kownacki]] in a WBA title eliminator. While Kownacki was the heavy favorite, Helenius pulled off a significant upset by stopping Kownacki in the fourth round winning the vacant WBA Gold heavyweight title in the process. The victory lined up Helenius as the mandatory challenger for titlist [[Anthony Joshua]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2020/3/7/21169758/kownacki-vs-helenius-results-robert-shocks-adam-kownacki-wins-fourth-round-tko-pbc-boxing-news|title=Kownacki vs Helenius results: Robert Helenius shocks Adam Kownacki, wins fourth round TKO|website=Bad Left Hook|access-date=March 8, 2020|author=Scott Christ|date=March 7, 2020}}</ref> However, Joshua was already [[Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev|set to fight]] [[Kubrat Pulev]] and Kownacki exercised his contractual rematch clause.<ref name=is21>{{cite web|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000008328468.html|title=Robert Helenius murskasi vastustajansa – lääkäriltä ytimekäs lohkaisu suomalaisjätin otteista|date=October 12, 2021|work=[[Ilta-Sanomat]]|author=Joonas Kuisma|language=fi}}</ref>

==== Helenius vs. Kownacki II ==== According to Helenius' manager, the rematch was postponed several times due to various reasons and ultimately after over a year out of the ring, Helenius returned on 9 October 2021 on the main card of [[Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III]], against [[Adam Kownacki]].<ref name=is21 /><ref>{{Cite web|last=Henschel|first=Jonathon|date=2021-06-09|title=Helenius-Kownacki 2, Jared Anderson-Tereshkin added to Fury-Wilder 3 PPV on July 24th|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/6/9/22526267/helenius-vs-kownacki-anderson-vs-tereshkin-added-to-fury-wilder-3-ppv-boxing-news-2021|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> The bout was stopped after six rounds of dominance by Helenius against a clearly overpowered Kownacki. The former had inflicted his opponent with a swollen left eye, before suffering repeated low blows, which caused Kownacki to be disqualified in the sixth round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Idec|first=Keith|title=Robert Helenius Beats Down Adam Kownacki, Who Gets Disqualified in Sixth|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/robert-helenius-beats-down-adam-kownacki-who-gets-disqualified-sixth--161132|access-date=2021-10-10|website=BoxingScene.com|date=9 October 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> After the bout, the result was later changed to a technical knockout victory for Helenius.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-11|title=Robert Helenius Resurrects Title Hopes With Second Straight Stoppage of Kownacki|url=https://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/robert-helenius-resurrects-title-hopes-with-second-straight-stoppage-of-kownacki/|access-date=2021-10-24|website=BoxingInsider.com|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2022–2024 === ==== Helenius vs. Wilder ==== {{Main|Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius}} Helenius then faced former [[list of WBC world champions#Heavyweight|WBC heavyweight world champion]] [[Deontay Wilder]] with the fight scheduled to occur on 15 October 2022, at Brooklyn's [[Barclays Center]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12675432/deontay-wilder-to-return-against-robert-helenius-in-brooklyn-on-october-15|title=Deontay Wilder to return against Robert Helenius in Brooklyn on October 15|website=skysports.com|date=17 August 2022}}</ref> He lost the bout by first round knockout.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1220930/slow-motion-footage-deontay-wilders-ko-knockout-robert-helenius/ | title=Slow-motion footage shows Deontay Wilder's one-punch KO of Robert Helenius in all its glory | date=October 18, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/34805414/deontay-wilder-says-back-quick-ko-robert-helenius|title=Deontay Wilder says he's 'back' after quick KO of Robert Helenius|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref>

==== Helenius vs. Joshua==== {{Main|Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius}}

On 6 July 2023, [[Dillian Whyte]] vs. Anthony Joshua II, a rematch of the [[Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte|12 December 2015 bout]] was announced to be held at [[The O2 Arena]] in London.<ref name=":Original">{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10081816-anthony-joshua-vs-dillian-whyte-rematch-announced-fight-scheduled-for-august-12#:~:text=Dillian%20Whyte%20Rematch%20Announced%3B%20Fight%20Scheduled%20for%20August%2012,-Adam%20WellsInvalid&text=A%20heavyweight%20rematch%20nearly%20eight,12.|title=Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte Rematch Announced; Fight Scheduled for 12 August|date=July 5, 2023|website=BleacherReport.com}}</ref> This was cancelled on 5 August 2023, after Whyte returned a positive drug test conducted by the voluntary anti-doping agency.<ref name=":Drugs1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/anthony-joshua-vs-dillian-whyte-2-rematch-canceled-after-whyte-fails-drug-test-ahead-of-fight/|title=Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte 2: Rematch canceled after Whyte fails drug test ahead of fight|date=August 7, 2023|website=CBSsports.com}}</ref><ref name=":Drugs2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/aug/09/anthony-joshua-random-drug-testing-boxing-dillian-whyte|title=Anthony Joshua calls for leading fighters to face random drug testing|date=August 9, 2023|website=Guardian.com}}</ref> On 8 August 2023, Helenius was announced as the replacement for Whyte, with the bout taking place on the originally scheduled date of 12 August 2023.<ref name=":Replacement1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12935461/anthony-joshuas-replacement-opponent-gerald-washington-would-step-in-for-dillian-whyte-to-box-aj-on-saturday|title=Anthony Joshua's new opponent? Gerald Washington would step in while Robert Helenius is 'seriously considered' too|date=August 7, 2023|website=skysports.com}}</ref><ref name=":Replacement2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12935394/anthony-joshua-sets-robert-helenius-as-replacement-opponent-for-dillian-whyte-i-am-a-true-viking|title=Anthony Joshua sets Robert Helenius as replacement opponent for Dillian Whyte 'I am a true Viking!'|date=August 8, 2023|website=talksport.com}}</ref><ref name=":Replacement3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38154594/helenius-steps-fight-joshua-whyte-replacement|title=Helenius steps in to fight Joshua as Whyte replacement|date=August 8, 2023|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Helenius lost the bout by knockout in the seventh round.<ref name="joshuabout">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/anthony-joshua-vs-robert-helenius-live-results-august-12-2023 |title=Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius Live Results (August 12, 2023)|date=August 12, 2023|website=sportskeeda.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12938860/anthony-joshua-blasts-robert-helenius-down-and-out-in-seven-rounds|title=Anthony Joshua blasts Robert Helenius down and out in seven rounds|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/66487937|title=Anthony Joshua v Robert Helenius: Briton wins with one-punch knockout in round seven|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref>

===Doping ban=== Helenius was given a two-year ban by [[UK Anti-Doping]] (UKAD) on 19 July 2024 after failing a drug test following his fight with Anthony Joshua. He tested positive for [[clomifene]], although the boxer denied intentional doping and blamed the consumption of contaminated egg and chicken. The ban was backdated to when he was first provisionally suspended meaning he would be eligible to fight again on 18 September 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c84j389dr14o|title=Helenius handed two-year ban by UK Anti-Doping|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13180942/robert-helenius-banned-for-two-years-for-failing-drug-test-after-last-years-fight-with-anthony-joshua|title=Robert Helenius banned for two years for failing drug test after last year's fight with Anthony Joshua|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/robert-helenius-given-two-year-ban-failed-drugs-test--184908|title=Robert Helenius given two-year ban for failed drugs test|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tntsports.co.uk/boxing/robert-helenius-banned-doping-anthony-joshua_sto20019168/story.shtml|title=Robert Helenius banned from boxing for two years after failed doping test against Anthony Joshua|publisher=TNT Sports|accessdate=19 July 2024}}</ref>

=== Retirement === After serving the two-year ban, on 20 September 2025, Helenius announced his retirement from boxing in an interview with the Finnish newspaper ''[[Uusimaa (newspaper)|Uusimaa]],'' stating "I've noticed that I can no longer find the inspiration in myself to train hard twice a day." He expressed interest in pursuing a career as head coach of the Nordic Nightmare Boxing Club in [[Porvoo]], Finland. However, he hinted at a possible return to the ring, saying "I'm never saying never. If a really good offer comes in for an interesting match, we'll look at it from that perspective."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Glinski |first=George |date=20 September 2025 |title=Anthony Joshua's ex-rival retires after serving two-year drug ban following KO |url=https://talksport.com/boxing/3571911/anthony-joshua-robert-helenius-retires-derek-chisora-dillian-whyte/ |access-date=22 September 2025 |website=[[Talksport]] |language=English}}</ref>

== Personal life == Helenius was born in [[Stockholm]], Sweden, and he lived in Sweden until the age of two. He holds both Finnish and Swedish citizenship, and has represented Sweden in a few matches after having a dispute with the Finnish boxing association.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.iltalehti.fi/urheilu/a/2011120214870914 |title=Tiesitkö tämän Robbesta? |website=[[Iltalehti]].fi |access-date=July 11, 2017 |language=Finnish}}</ref> Helenius is a [[Swedish-speaking Finn]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://yle.fi/urheilu/3-5956514 |title=Nyrkkeilijä Helenius haluaa Ruotsin maajoukkueeseen |date=8 June 2004 |publisher=[[Yle]] |language=fi |access-date=13 October 2021}}</ref> Today, Helenius lives in [[Lumparland]] municipality in [[Åland]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000008937429.html |title=Robert Helenius syö kilon lihaa päivässä – lataa nyt kaunistelemattoman näkemyksen vegeruokavaliosta |first=Miika |last=Wuorela |date=11 July 2022 |publisher=[[Ilta-Sanomat]] |language=fi |access-date=16 October 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://yle.fi/urheilu/74-20001551 |title=Kommentti: Robert Helenius nousi naurun aiheesta valtaviin parrasvaloihin – ahvenanmaalaisten isot puheet eivät olleet pelkkää uhoa |first=Jari |last=Kärkkäinen |date=15 October 2022 |publisher=[[Yle]] |language=fi |access-date=16 October 2022}}</ref>

== Professional boxing record ==  {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=21 |ko-losses=4 |dec-wins=11 |dec-losses=1 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes  |- |37 |{{no2}}Loss |32–5 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Anthony Joshua]] |KO |7 (12), {{small|1:27}} |[[Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius|12 Aug 2023]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[The O2 Arena]], [[London]], England}} | |- |36 |{{yes2}}Win |32–4 |style="text-align:left;"|Mika Mielonen |TKO |3 (8), {{small|1:51}} |5 Aug 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Olavinlinna]], [[Savonlinna]], Finland}} | |- |35 |{{no2}}Loss |31–4 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Deontay Wilder]] |KO |1 (12), {{small|2:57}} |[[Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius|15 Oct 2022]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} | |- |34 |{{yes2}}Win |31–3 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Adam Kownacki]] |TKO |6 (12), {{small|2:38}} |[[Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III|9 Oct 2021]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[T-Mobile Arena]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Originally {{abbr|DQ|Disqualification}} for low blows by Kownacki, later ruled TKO}} |- |33 |{{yes2}}Win |30–3 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Adam Kownacki]] |TKO |4 (12), {{small|1:08}} |7 Mar 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Barclays Center]], [[New York City, New York]], US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[WBA Gold]] heavyweight title}} |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |29–3 |style="text-align:left;"|Mateus Roberto Osorio |TKO |2 (8), {{small|2:02}} |30 Nov 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Vaba Lava, [[Narva]], Estonia}} | |- |31 |{{no2}}Loss |28–3 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Gerald Washington (boxer)|Gerald Washington]] |KO |8 (10), {{small|2:32}} |13 Jul 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Minneapolis Armory]], [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], US}} | |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |28–2 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Erkan Teper]] |KO |8 (12), {{small|3:00}} |29 Sep 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ritter-Sport-Stadion, [[Waldenbuch]], Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title}} |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |27–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Yury Bykhautsou |UD |6 |11 Aug 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Olavinlinna]], [[Savonlinna]], Finland}} | |- |28 |{{yes2}}Win |26–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Yury Bykhautsou |SD |8 |17 Mar 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Rakvere Sports Hall|Rakvere Spordikeskus]], [[Rakvere]], Estonia}} | |- |27 |{{no2}}Loss |25–2 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Dillian Whyte]] |UD |12 |[[Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam|28 Oct 2017]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Millennium Stadium|Principality Stadium]], [[Cardiff]], Wales}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |25–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Evgeny Orlov |RTD |6 (10), {{small|3:00}} |17 Jun 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Kalev Sports Hall|Kalev]], Tallinn, Estonia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC International Silver heavyweight title}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |24–1 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Gonzalo Basile]] |TKO |1 (12), {{small|0:48}} |17 Dec 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland}} | |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |23–1 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Konstantin Airich]] |KO |1 (8), {{small|0:49}} |10 Sep 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Baltichallen, [[Mariehamn]], Finland}} | |- |23 |{{no2}}Loss |22–1 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Johann Duhaupas]] |KO |6 (12), {{small|3:00}} |2 Apr 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant [[WBC Silver]] heavyweight title}} |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Franz Rill]] |UD |12 |19 Dec 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[IBF]] International and European heavyweight titles}} |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Beka Lobjanidze |KO |3 (8), {{small|0:47}} |13 Jun 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Vaasa Arena]], [[Vaasa]], Finland}} | |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"|András Csomor |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:02}} |21 Mar 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Tondiraba Ice Hall]], [[Tallinn]], Estonia}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Michael Sprott]] |UD |10 |23 Mar 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[GETEC Arena]], [[Magdeburg]], Germany}} | |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Sherman Williams (boxer)|Sherman Williams]] |UD |10 |10 Nov 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Helsinki Ice Hall|Ice Hall]], Helsinki, Finland}} | |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Derek Chisora]] |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |12 |[[Robert Helenius vs. Derek Chisora|3 Dec 2011]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA Inter-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles; Won vacant [[List of European Boxing Union champions#Heavyweight|European heavyweight title]]}} |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Siarhei Liakhovich]] |TKO |9 (12), {{small|0:19}} |27 Aug 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA Inter-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles}} |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Samuel Peter]] |KO |9 (12), {{small|1:50}} |2 Apr 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title; Won vacant [[World Boxing Association|WBA]] Inter-Continental heavyweight title}} |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Attila Levin]] |TKO |2 (12), {{small|1:20}} |27 Nov 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained European Union heavyweight title; Won vacant [[WBO]] Inter-Continental heavyweight title}} |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Grégory Tony]] |TKO |6 (12), {{small|0:39}} |21 Aug 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Messe Erfurt|Messehalle]], [[Erfurt]], Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant [[European Boxing Union|European Union]] heavyweight title}} |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Gbenga Oloukun]] |UD |8 |26 Mar 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Töölö Sports Hall|Töölön Kisahalli]], Helsinki, Finland}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Lamon Brewster]] |TKO |8 (10), {{small|2:31}} |30 Jan 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Germany}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Taras Bidenko]] |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |3 (8), {{small|3:00}} |[[Nikolai Valuev vs. David Haye|7 Nov 2009]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Arena Nürnberger Versicherung]], [[Nuremberg]], Germany}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Serdar Uysal |KO |6 (8), {{small|2:37}} |29 Aug 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Gerry Weber Stadion]], [[Halle (Saale)|Halle]], Germany}} | |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Scott Gammer]] |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |6 (8), {{small|1:52}} |30 May 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Özcan Çetinkaya |TKO |2 (8), {{small|1:36}} |9 May 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|JAKO Arena, Bamberg, Germany}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Enrico Garmendia |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:13}} |28 Feb 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Jahnsportforum, [[Neubrandenburg]], Germany}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Remigijus Ziausys |UD |6 |28 Nov 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Hartwall Arena]], [[Helsinki]], Finland}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Nikola Vujasinovic |UD |4 |8 Nov 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Brose Arena|JAKO Arena]], [[Bamberg]], Germany}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Engin Solmaz |UD |4 |5 Sep 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Nöjesfabriken, [[Karlstad]], Sweden}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|David Vicena |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |4 |7 Jun 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mellringehallen, [[Örebro]], Sweden}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Gene Pukall]] |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|2:41}} |17 May 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Oberfrankenhalle]], [[Bayreuth]], Germany}} | |}

== Viewership ==

=== Germany ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" ! Date !! Fight !! Viewership ({{abbr|avg.|average}}) !! Network !! Source(s) |- |{{center|{{dts|2011|April|2|format=dmy}}}} |Robert Helenius vs. [[Samuel Peter]] |{{center|2,550,000}} |[[Das Erste]] | |- |{{center|{{dts|2011|August|27|format=dmy}}}} |Robert Helenius vs. [[Siarhei Liakhovich]] |{{center|1,910,000}} |Das Erste | |- |{{center|{{dts|2011|December|3|format=dmy}}}} |[[Robert Helenius vs. Derek Chisora]] |{{center|3,160,000}} |Das Erste |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/germany/hamburger-morgenpost/20111205/281968899510058|title=Zitter sieg mit kaputter Hand|access-date=16 May 2020|language=German}}</ref> |- |{{center|{{dts|2013|March|23|format=dmy}}}} |Robert Helenius vs. [[Michael Sprott]] |{{center|2,080,000}} |Das Erste | |- ! ! Total viewership ! 18,100,000 ! ! |}

=== Pay-per-view bouts ===

{|class="wikitable" |- !Date !Fight ![[Pay-per-view]] buys !Country !Network !Source(s) |- |{{center|{{dts|2011|December|3|format=dmy}}}} |[[Robert Helenius vs. Derek Chisora]] |{{center|20,000}} |Finland |[[MTV Katsomo]] |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.is.fi/nyrkkeily/art-2000000810883.html|title=MTV:n Katsomo petti: Nyt alkoi riita jättikorvauksista|date=22 September 2014|access-date=19 April 2026|language=Finnish}}</ref> |- |{{center|{{dts|2022|October|15|format=dmy}}}} |[[Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius]] |{{center|75,000}} |United States |[[Fox Sports]] |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/deontay-wilder-robert-helenius-pulls-in-around-75000-ppv-buys/253081|title=Deontay Wilder – Robert Helenius Pulls In Around 75,000 PPV Buys|date=25 October 2022 |access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> |- ! ! Total sales ! 95,000 ! ! ! |}

==References== {{Reflist|30em}}

==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=451505}} *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120303031910/http://www.boxing.fi/sivu.php?lid=70&lan=2 Robert Helenius profile] at Finnish Boxing Online {{in lang|fi}} (archived) *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120303031915/http://www.boxing.fi/sivu.php?lid=299&lan=2 Robert Helenius amateur record] at Finnish Boxing Online {{in lang|fi}} (archived) *[https://box.live/boxers/robert-helenius/ Robert Helenius - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]

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