Headlining at St. Olaf's Castle on Saturday. Helenius is coming off being blitzed in under a round by Deontay Wilder last October. As has been the case following each of his four professional defeats, there has been speculation as to his impending retirement. If he loses to a novice countryman (who is two years his elder, no less) then it might be the final straw. Mielonen - who is CEO for a security company with a "tough guy" reputation and has been around combat sports in a casual manner his entire life - finally turned pro in 2021 and has racked up a 6-0 (6) record, but strictly against foes with losing records. He will turn 42 later this month.
