Deontay Wilder is one of boxing’s heaviest hitters and has had a glittering career.
But the ‘Bronze Bomber’ is looking to rebuild his reputation after Tyson Fury is the one who lost outTheir blockbuster trilogy.
The American did consider retirement, but he quickly scrapped that idea and now he’s back to face This weekend, Robert HeleniusNew York City
And ahead of that clash, here is everything you need to know about Wilder’s career to date.
Deontay Wilder: Debut, and who he has fought
Wilder made his professional debut on November 15, 2008 when he beat Ethan Cox via TKO in round two of their match at the Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville.
The star at 6ft 7 was able to destroy all his opponents.
Wilder’s first major title was won in December 2012 by Wilder. Wilder beat 24 other competitors between 2008 and 2012.
He defeated Kelvin Price to win the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title.
After visiting England, he faced Audley Harrison from Britain and stunned Sheffield with a TKO victory.
From that point, it looked like Wilder’s career would only get better, and sure enough, his first world title followed in the coming years – the WBC heavyweight belt.
He won the unanimous decision over Bermane Sttiverne to win the WBC belt that he held until Fury’s first loss.
This is the only time the ‘Bronze Bomber’ hasn’t won by KO or TKOIn his career.
Wilder was challenged for the crown by Eric Molina and Luis Ortiz, but neither were able to match his power.
Ortiz was unbeaten in 28 professional fights, so it looked like it could be a serious clash, but the ‘Bronze Bomber’ knocked him down three times to claim the win.
This set the stage for Fury’s first of three epic clashes.
But despite knocking the ‘Gypsy King’ down twice, Many believe Fury won the fightLos Angeles. A split decision was made, which meant it was a draw.
Wilder was again challenged by Dominic Breazeale, and Ortiz were easily defeated.
His rematch against Fury was held in Las Vegas.
It was an epic fight, but the ‘Gypsy King’ was too good for Wilder and knocked him down twice to claim a TKO win – the American’s first defeat as a professional.
Fury called off the fight to make way for a fight with Anthony Joshua.
That It sparked an legal challengeWilder was the one who got his wish, as the pair entered the ring last year at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Wilder beat Fury in round four twice. But the Brit peeled himself off the canvas to knock the ‘Bronze Bomber’ out.
He hasn’t fought since and had considered retirement, but he is back, and Helenius is his next opponent.
The Finnish boxer has a record of 31-3-0, so this should be an exciting fight, and we can’t wait to see Wilder back in the ring.
Wilder was a great heavyweight, but he must rebuild his reputation.
Deontay Wilder: Professional record, wins and losses
Wilder has participated in 45 professional fights. Wilder won 42, lost one, and was drawn once.
41 of his fights were won via knockout or TKO. Only one was decided by decision.
Deontay Wilder: Weight and height.
Wilder turns 37 this month. He stands 6ft 7 inches (201cm), and his reach is 83 inches (221cm).
Fury weighed in at 238lbs (108kg), the third fight between the orthodox boxer and Fury.
Deontay Wilder: Next fight, future opponents
Wilder’s next fight will take place on Saturday, October 15 against Helenius.
Joshua is a possibility if the American wins.
It would be a clash that would attract the attention and interest of millions. Wilder hopes to see it in Africa.
He said: “I would love to do that fight in Africa.
“It’s still the number one fight in the world for everyone. People talk about Joshua versus me everywhere I go. Both of us are rooted from there.
“I think it would be an amazing place to have it, to go back home.
“To go back to the motherland. A continent that is full of our people. It’s a great fight, win, loss, or draw, I can see it.
“I think we’ll get the respect and love from all the people over there.”
However, Fourth clash with Fury hasn’t been ruled out either.
It seems likely that Wilder will have at least one more major fight before he finally gives up.
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