Helenius's professional accomplishments

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  1. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Still remember him being talked about as a legit future opponent for Wlad...............boy he sure didn't live up to that hype

    I also always found it very odd that despite the fact I saw him really ice some guys, his ko record didn't seem to reflect how hard he appeared to actually hit, he definitely seemed to be a real hitter.
     
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  2. Redbeard7

    Redbeard7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He probably could have fought Wlad, Steward implied that Helenius turned the fight down. Perhaps it was too short notice for Helenius, who was injury prone and often undertrained. Given his collection of wins and the duration of time he spent in the mix, it was disappointing that he never fought for a title.

    I think Helenius's KO record didn't reflect his actual power because he frequently went through the motions. The Bykhautsou fights were good examples of this. He was often content to drift through fights to a decision, at least when he was facing lesser opponents. Of his seven most notable opponents beaten he KO'd six of them (6/6 if Chisora's not counted as a win), so when Helenius was motivated and the other guy was trying to win he was significantly more dangerous.
     
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    Redbeard7, Jul 24, 2024
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  3. Potwash

    Potwash The Real Untouchables Full Member

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    Helenius is a good man and he's been in some entertaining fights. Never been disrespectful and always turned up to fight, got nothing but respect for the man. Even though Chisora got robbed in his fight against him, I can't help but like the bloke.
     
    Potwash, Jul 24, 2024
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  4. Veerbone

    Veerbone Member Full Member

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    That is ....telling.
     
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  5. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The stop/starts of his career is yet another reason (poster child) of starting a pro career young instead of when your in your late 20s/early 30s
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Jul 24, 2024
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  6. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    You've got posters here who are twenty and from London and still frame stuff like this in 1965 American sportswriter thinking. :lol:
     
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