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Helenius in 2010
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| Real name | Robert Gabriel Helenius | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | The Nordic Nightmare | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rated at | Heavyweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 201 centimetres (79 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 2 January 1984 Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert Gabriel Helenius (born on January 2, 1984) is a professional boxer from Finland. He is known as "The Nordic Nightmare." Robert has won several important heavyweight boxing titles in Europe. As a young boxer, he won a silver medal at the 2006 European Championships. He has also defeated famous boxers like Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter, and Siarhei Liakhovich.
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Robert's Early Boxing Days
Robert Helenius started boxing training when he was just five years old. His father was his first coach. In the early 2000s, he trained with Tony Halme.
Winning Medals as an Amateur
Robert won a bronze medal in 2000 at the European "cadets" championships. These championships are for boxers under 17 years old. He also earned another bronze medal in 2001 at the Junior European Championships.
In 2006, Robert had a big year. He won a silver medal at the European Amateur Boxing Championships. He was known for winning many of his fights by knockout.
After 2006, Robert boxed in Germany for a team called Hertha BSC. He also fought against MMA fighter Sergei Kharitonov and won.
Robert's Professional Boxing Career
Robert Helenius became a professional boxer in 2008. He started fighting for a German promoter named Wilfried Sauerland. In 2009, Robert won against Scott Gammer and Taras Bidenko.
Climbing the Ranks
Fighting Lamon Brewster
In January 2010, Robert faced Lamon Brewster, a former world champion. Many people thought this fight was too soon for Robert. But he showed how strong he was and won by a technical knockout in the eighth round.
After this, Robert defeated Gbenga Oloukun in March 2010. He even broke a bone in his hand during the fight! In August 2010, he won the EU heavyweight title. He defended this title in November 2010 against Attila Levin. In the same fight, he also won the WBO Inter-Continental title.
Facing Samuel Peter
Robert then fought another former world champion, Samuel Peter, in April 2011. Peter started the fight very aggressively. But Robert stayed strong and began landing powerful punches. In the ninth round, Robert knocked Peter out.
Victory Over Siarhei Liakhovich
On August 27, 2011, Robert successfully defended his WBO and WBA titles. He won against Siarhei Liakhovich by technical knockout in the ninth round. This was Robert's third knockout win against a former heavyweight champion. It showed he was one of the best heavyweights in the world.
Becoming European Champion
The Derek Chisora Fight
On December 3, 2011, Robert won the European Championship title. He defeated Derek Chisora in a close fight that went all twelve rounds. The judges' decision was debated by many. Robert later said he had injured his right arm early in the fight.
After this injury, Robert took a long break from boxing to heal. He returned in November 2012 and won against Sherman Williams. In March 2013, he won another fight against Michael Sprott.
Robert then had some disagreements with his boxing team. This kept him from fighting for two years. He returned to the ring in March 2015.
Winning the European Title Again
Robert vs. Franz Rill
In December 2015, Robert fought Franz Rill for the vacant European heavyweight title. Robert won the fight by a clear decision after 12 rounds. He knocked Rill down twice during the fight.
Fights from 2016 to 2018
Robert vs. Johann Duhaupas
In January 2016, Robert gave up his European title. He then fought Johann Duhaupas in April. This fight ended with Duhaupas knocking Robert out in the sixth round. This was Robert's first loss in his professional career.
In September 2016, Robert quickly won his next fight against Konstantin Airich. He knocked Airich out in just 49 seconds.
Robert vs. Dillian Whyte
On October 28, 2017, Robert fought Dillian Whyte. Whyte controlled most of the fight and won by a decision after 12 rounds. Robert later said he took the fight on short notice and with little training.
In March 2018, Robert won a fight against Yury Bykhautsou. He later had a rematch with Bykhautsou in August 2018 and won again.
Robert vs. Erkan Teper
On September 29, 2018, Robert fought Erkan Teper. Robert controlled most of the fight and knocked Teper out in the eighth round.
Fights from 2019 to 2021
Robert vs. Gerald Washington
After almost a year away, Robert fought in the United States for the first time in July 2019. He lost this fight to Gerald Washington by knockout in the eighth round.
In November 2019, Robert won against Mateus Roberto Osorio. He knocked Osorio out in the second round with a body punch.
Robert vs. Adam Kownacki
On March 7, 2020, Robert fought Adam Kownacki. Kownacki was expected to win, but Robert surprised everyone. He stopped Kownacki in the fourth round and won the WBA Gold heavyweight title. This win made Robert a top challenger for the world title.
Robert vs. Adam Kownacki II
Robert had a rematch with Adam Kownacki on October 9, 2021. Robert dominated the fight. Kownacki was disqualified in the sixth round for hitting Robert with low blows. The result was later changed to a technical knockout win for Robert.
Fights from 2022 to 2024
Robert vs. Deontay Wilder
Robert then faced former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder on October 15, 2022. He lost this fight by knockout in the first round.
Robert vs. Anthony Joshua
On August 12, 2023, Robert fought Anthony Joshua. Robert was a last-minute replacement for another boxer. He lost the fight by knockout in the seventh round.
Boxing Ban
On July 19, 2024, Robert Helenius received a two-year ban from boxing by UK Anti-Doping. This happened after he failed a drug test following his fight with Anthony Joshua. Robert said he did not intentionally take any banned substances. He believed it was from eating contaminated food. The ban means he can fight again starting September 18, 2025.
Robert's Personal Life
Robert Helenius was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He lived there until he was two years old. He has both Finnish and Swedish citizenship. He has even represented Sweden in some boxing matches. Robert is a Swedish-speaking Finn. Today, he lives in Lumparland, a town in Åland, Finland.
Robert's Professional Boxing Record
Robert has had 37 professional fights. He has won 32 of them, with 21 wins by knockout. He has lost 5 fights.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 37 | Loss | 32–5 | Anthony Joshua | KO | 7 (12), 1:27 | 12 Aug 2023 | The O2 Arena, London, England | |
| 36 | Win | 32–4 | Mika Mielonen | TKO | 3 (8), 1:51 | 5 Aug 2023 | Olavinlinna, Savonlinna, Finland | |
| 35 | Loss | 31–4 | Deontay Wilder | KO | 1 (12), 2:57 | 15 Oct 2022 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 34 | Win | 31–3 | Adam Kownacki | TKO | 6 (12), 2:38 | 9 Oct 2021 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | Originally DQ for low blows by Kownacki, later ruled TKO |
| 33 | Win | 30–3 | Adam Kownacki | TKO | 4 (12), 1:08 | 7 Mar 2020 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US | Won vacant WBA Gold heavyweight title |
| 32 | Win | 29–3 | Mateus Roberto Osorio | TKO | 2 (8), 2:02 | 30 Nov 2019 | Vaba Lava, Narva, Estonia | |
| 31 | Loss | 28–3 | Gerald Washington | KO | 8 (10), 2:32 | 13 Jul 2019 | Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US | |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Erkan Teper | KO | 8 (12), 3:00 | 29 Sep 2018 | Ritter-Sport-Stadion, Waldenbuch, Germany | Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Yury Bykhautsou | UD | 6 | 11 Aug 2018 | Olavinlinna, Savonlinna, Finland | |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 | Yury Bykhautsou | SD | 8 | 17 Mar 2018 | Rakvere Spordikeskus, Rakvere, Estonia | |
| 27 | Loss | 25–2 | Dillian Whyte | UD | 12 | 28 Oct 2017 | Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales | For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Evgeny Orlov | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | 17 Jun 2017 | Kalev, Tallinn, Estonia | Won vacant WBC International Silver heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Gonzalo Basile | TKO | 1 (12), 0:48 | 17 Dec 2016 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Konstantin Airich | KO | 1 (8), 0:49 | 10 Sep 2016 | Baltichallen, Mariehamn, Finland | |
| 23 | Loss | 22–1 | Johann Duhaupas | KO | 6 (12), 3:00 | 2 Apr 2016 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Franz Rill | UD | 12 | 19 Dec 2015 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | Won vacant IBF International and European heavyweight titles |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Beka Lobjanidze | KO | 3 (8), 0:47 | 13 Jun 2015 | Vaasa Arena, Vaasa, Finland | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | András Csomor | TKO | 1 (6), 1:02 | 21 Mar 2015 | Tondiraba Ice Hall, Tallinn, Estonia | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Michael Sprott | UD | 10 | 23 Mar 2013 | GETEC Arena, Magdeburg, Germany | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Sherman Williams | UD | 10 | 10 Nov 2012 | Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Derek Chisora | SD | 12 | 3 Dec 2011 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | Retained WBA Inter-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles; Won vacant European heavyweight title |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Siarhei Liakhovich | TKO | 9 (12), 0:19 | 27 Aug 2011 | Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany | Retained WBA Inter-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Samuel Peter | KO | 9 (12), 1:50 | 2 Apr 2011 | Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany | Retained WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title; Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Attila Levin | TKO | 2 (12), 1:20 | 27 Nov 2010 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | Retained European Union heavyweight title; Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Grégory Tony | TKO | 6 (12), 0:39 | 21 Aug 2010 | Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany | Won vacant European Union heavyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Gbenga Oloukun | UD | 8 | 26 Mar 2010 | Töölön Kisahalli, Helsinki, Finland | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Lamon Brewster | TKO | 8 (10), 2:31 | 30 Jan 2010 | Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Germany | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Taras Bidenko | RTD | 3 (8), 3:00 | 7 Nov 2009 | Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg, Germany | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Serdar Uysal | KO | 6 (8), 2:37 | 29 Aug 2009 | Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Scott Gammer | KO | 6 (8), 1:52 | 30 May 2009 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Özcan Çetinkaya | TKO | 2 (8), 1:36 | 9 May 2009 | JAKO Arena, Bamberg, Germany | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Enrico Garmendia | TKO | 1 (6), 2:13 | 28 Feb 2009 | Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, Germany | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Remigijus Ziausys | UD | 6 | 28 Nov 2008 | Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Nikola Vujasinovic | UD | 4 | 8 Nov 2008 | JAKO Arena, Bamberg, Germany | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Engin Solmaz | UD | 4 | 5 Sep 2008 | Nöjesfabriken, Karlstad, Sweden | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | David Vicena | UD | 4 | 7 Jun 2008 | Mellringehallen, Örebro, Sweden | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Gene Pukall | TKO | 1 (4), 2:41 | 17 May 2008 | Oberfrankenhalle, Bayreuth, Germany |
See also
In Spanish: Robert Helenius para niños
