Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder takes on Robert Helenius in an explosive bout on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday, October 15 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn
Former WBC Heavyweight World Champion and boxing superstar Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius previewed their upcoming WBC Heavyweight Belt Remover in a showdown. press conference, which appeared via satellite, before they meet on Saturday, October 15 heads FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Ticket for the event, promoted by BombZquad Promotion and TGB Promotion, is currently on sale and can be purchased through seatgeek.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets are also available for purchase in person at the American Express Box Office in Barclays Center.
DEONTAY WILDER
“We have done over 400 rounds so far and the training camp has been fantastic. I’m trying to do something different with adding Don House to the Las Vegas team. We wanted to change a few things, go more laps and see what happened.
“This exercise sounds like a lot of work for your body, but when you are getting physically and mentally, nothing is impossible.
“I had a great career and now I am back again for my second reign. It’s amazing to look back on all those years and how I got to where I am. That is an honor. We had a game plan and we executed that game plan.
“I am looking forward to October 15 and sharing the ring with Robert. I have great respect for Robert and his team. We’re always connected, but unfortunately in this business, you sometimes have to go head-to-head. But make no mistake, just because we know each other, doesn’t mean this fight won’t be interesting.
“Every time I fight, you’re in your seat, because I’m 110% in there. I look forward to this game and return to Barclays Center, where some of my most exciting knockouts have happened. I have fond memories there and I can’t wait to show my talent.
“I know what Helenius is capable of and I know what kind of heart he has. He comes to bring his best and I always bring what’s mine. This is a serious fight between two fighters in the heavyweight division. We’ll put it all in line.
“Receiving a statue in my hometown tells me that there is much work to be done. I have to keep fighting and motivating and inspiring. This dynasty will be a special dynasty, because it will be dedicated to the people.
“Over the years, people have seen what I am capable of and what I think when I walk in there. Everyone knows what I’m up to on the 15th and what we’re going to give. Whether it’s for our families, our country, or our fans, there’s a night and a fight, it’s going to be fireworks. “
ROBERT HELENIUS
“I feel really good and the training camp is going great. I have fought a lot of good opponents and have had a long career so far. This is of course a big fight for me. I respect Deontay, but when I come to America, I will give everything I have.
“I am ready to do everything in my power to win. I only took two weeks off after the last game and I’ve been training ever since. I know what it takes to win at this level.
“I promised my fans in Finland that I would bring home the world title and sometimes you have to go through a lot to get there. But I will do all I can. We’re doing all the extra work we need.
“This is a huge deal. All I ever wanted was to have a chance to win the world heavyweight belt. That’s why I keep fighting. If I don’t see myself becoming a world champion then I’m going to keep fighting. world, I stopped and found a job that was much easier to do.
“I am grateful to Deontay for his kind words, but on October 15, I will bring the Viking spirit into the ring.”
