Wilder knocks out Helenius in triumphant heavyweight return

His victory likely sets up a 2023 fight against compatriot Andy Ruiz, a former world champion, with that winner poised for a chance at the WBC title

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Deontay Wilder walks away after knocking out Swedish-Finnish boxer Robert Helenius in the 1st round of their 12-round WBC World Heavyweight Title Eliminator. AFP Photo
By NewVision Reporter
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Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder made a spectacular triumphant return after a year-long layoff, knocking out Finland's Robert Helenius in the first round on Saturday.

Wilder stopped Helenius after two

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