Deontay Wilder vs Robert Helenius weigh-in results and schedule
Former Super Middleweight Champions Caleb Plant & Anthony Dirrell Face Off in Co-Feature of Premier Boxing Champions Event
Photos from Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions
Boxing superstar and former longtime heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and top-rated Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius are all set to meet in a WBC Heavyweight Title Eliminator headlining a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View tonight, on Saturday, October 15 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Super Middleweights Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell, also square off in a WBC Eliminator in the co-main event of the pay-per-view telecast beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT / 2am BST.
How to Watch in the UK
TV Channel:Fite TV
Time: 2am BST
Price: $14.99
Main Event
WBC World Heavyweight Eliminator
Deontay Wilder: 214.5lbs
Robert Helenius: 253.25lbs
Co-Main Event
WBC World Super-Middleweight Eliminator
Caleb Plant: 167.25lbs
Anthony Dirrell: 167.75lbs
Undercard
10×3 Heavyweight Contest
Frank Sanchez: 247.75lbs
Carlos Negron: 244.5lbs
IBF World Bantamweight Eliminator
Gary Antonio Russell: 116.5lbs
Vega Baja: 117.75lbs
WBA Continental Americas Super-Welterweight Title
Vito Mielnicki Jr.: 153.4lbs
Limberth Ponce: 153.6lbs
8×3 Lightweight Contest
Michel Rivera: 134.6lbs
Jerry Perez: 135lbs
8×3 Heavyweight Contest
Gurgen Hovhannisyan: 275.4lbs
Michael Coffie: 297.6lbs
6×3 Super-Bantamweight Contest
Michael Angeletti: 124.4lbs
Jeremy Adorno: 125.8lbs
6×3 Heavyweight Contest
Goevany Bruzon: 230.2lbs
James Evans Jr.: 231.4lbs
6×3 Welterweights Contest
Keeshawn Williams: 144lbs
Julio Rosa: 141lbs
4×3 Super-Bantamweight Contest
Miguel Roman: 123.8lbs
Jose Negrete: 122lbs
What have they said?
Deontay Wilder: “We were sparring partners and we respect each other, but don’t you worry, the beast will come out on Saturday night. It’s going to be fireworks for sure.
“I have tremendous respect for Robert. We’ve known each other for years. The reason I agreed to take this fight is because he’s on a winning streak. He’s been looking great. When they said this would be a title eliminator, I was excited, because if I’m going to be here, why not compete for something worth fighting for?
“There’s an electrifying energy that this arena possesses. I’ve had some of my most exciting knockouts right here. When I got off the plane, the energy just felt amazing. It almost feels like a second home to me.
“I put on my best performances here at Barclays Center. I’m not looking for anything less than another great performance. There’s a lot on the line and I think that I have the right opponent to give the fans what they want to see.
“We both have the warrior mentality. When you fight with your heart, you’re willing to go out on your shield. That’s what everyone is going to see on Saturday.
“You can’t look past Robert Helenius. I put in over 700 rounds in training camp and it’s been tremendous ever since pre-camp. We had to slow down a little bit to make sure I didn’t overtrain. You can go so many years doing the same thing over and over, but it becomes boring. The way we did this training camp was really refreshing.
“Many people have said many things to me about wanting to fight, but when the time came, they went another way. I’ve asked around about Oleksandr Usyk and I’ve been told he’s a man of his word. Upon me being victorious, we’ll see what happens.
“This whole second phase of my career is all about having fun. I always tell people that I’m happy and at peace in my life. Where I am, the grass is green. I’m just looking forward to Saturday night.”
ROBERT HELENIUS
“I’ve dedicated all my life to this sport. So this means everything to me. I did all my work so that I could bring my best self to this fight. I’m ready.
“Of course I respect his power. We’ve worked on our footwork and jabs a lot and we’ve been at it the whole year.
“I like being the underdog. It gives me more strength and more power in training camp and when we eventually get into the ring.
“I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t believe in myself. If I didn’t think that I could become the heavyweight world champion, I would have got an easier job.
“Sitting here, I don’t know what else to say. I feel like this is my time now and we’re going to give everyone a great show.
“Sparring is much different than a fight. We know that the punches are going to be for real this time. You’re going to see a smart Helenius who’s moving well in this fight.
“I don’t think about the layoffs that Deontay and I have. Sometimes I feel much better when I’ve had a lot of time off. What matters is your mentality, because if you are mentally prepared, that will make the difference.
“I’ve fought at Barclays Center before and the atmosphere is crazy. I feel like we’re going to have the same thing on Saturday night and I can’t wait.”
