Robert Helenius - Revision history

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	\|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>		\|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==		===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 will 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>		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 will 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>

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	==== Helenius vs. Teper ====		==== 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 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>		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>

	==== Helenius vs. Washington ====		==== Helenius vs. Washington ====

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	==== Helenius vs. Wilder ====		==== Helenius vs. Wilder ====
	{{Main\|Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius}}		{{Main\|Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius}}
	Helenius then faced former [[list of WBC world champions#Heavyweight\|WBC heavyweight champion]] [[Deontay Wilder]] with the fight scheduled to occur on October 15, 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>		Helenius then faced former [[list of WBC world champions#Heavyweight\|WBC heavyweight champion]] [[Deontay Wilder]] with the fight scheduled to occur on October 15, 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====		==== Helenius vs. Joshua====

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	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 August 12, 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>		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 August 12, 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 7th round.<ref name="joshuabout">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/anthony-joshua-vs-robert-helenius-live-results-august-12-2023		Helenius lost the bout by knockout in the 7th 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>		\|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==		==Doping ban==

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	Helenius lost the bout by knockout in the 7th round.<ref name="joshuabout">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/live/anthony-joshua-vs-robert-helenius-live-results-august-12-2023		Helenius lost the bout by knockout in the 7th 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>		\|title=Anthony Joshua vs. Robert Helenius Live Results (August 12, 2023)\|date=August 12, 2023\|website=sportskeeda.com}}</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 will 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>

	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==

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Professional career

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	[[File:Robert Helenius with his two belts.jpg\|thumb\|Robert Helenius in 2010]]		[[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]]]]		[[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 ~~brutal~~ TKO in the eighth round.		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.		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.

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	====Helenius vs. Peter====		====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 ~~brutal~~ 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 ~~brutal~~ knockout leaving Peter out cold on the canvas for well over the 10 second count.		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====		====Helenius vs. Liakhovich====

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	'''Robert Gabriel Helenius''' (born 2 January 1984) is a Finnish [[professional boxer]]. He has held multiple regional championships in the [[heavyweight]] division, including the [[European Boxing Union\|European]] title twice between 2011 and 2016. As an [[Amateur boxing\|amateur]], he won a [[super-heavyweight]] 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]], [[Siarhei Liakhovich~~]] and former European champion [[Derek Chisora~~]].		'''Robert Gabriel Helenius''' (born 2 January 1984) is a Finnish [[professional boxer]]. He has held multiple regional championships in the [[heavyweight]] division, including the [[European Boxing Union\|European]] title twice between 2011 and 2016. As an [[Amateur boxing\|amateur]], he won a [[super-heavyweight]] 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==		==Amateur career==

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	'''Robert Gabriel Helenius''' (born 2 January 1984) is a Finnish [[professional boxer]]. He has held multiple regional championships in the [[heavyweight]] division, including the [[European Boxing Union\|European]] title twice between 2011 and 2016. As an [[Amateur boxing\|amateur]], he won a [[super-heavyweight]] 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]].		'''Robert Gabriel Helenius''' (born 2 January 1984) is a Finnish [[professional boxer]]. He has held multiple regional championships in the [[heavyweight]] division, including the [[European Boxing Union\|European]] title twice between 2011 and 2016. As an [[Amateur boxing\|amateur]], he won a [[super-heavyweight]] 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]], [[Siarhei Liakhovich]] and former European champion [[Derek Chisora]].

	==Amateur career==		==Amateur career==