Deontay Wilder returned to the ring in style on Saturday evening (October 15) with a stunning first-round knockout of Robert Helenius in New York.
The Bronze Bomber returned after a year out following back-to-back defeats to Tyson Fury with the third of his three clean connections on the chin of his rival leaving him sprawled on the canvas.With the fight promptly waved off for Helenius to receive medical attention, 36-year-old Wilder mentioned the names of two potential foes as he looks to reclaim his world champion status. READ MORE: Deontay Wilder ring girl confessed to 'burlesque sex fantasy' before Tyson Fury fight Having moved to 43-2-1 in his first non-title fight since 2014, Wilder said: "It's amazing to be back in Brooklyn.
This arena is like a second home to me."It feels so good to be back; when I came off the plane and set my foot on the ground I felt a great energy.
I felt the love and I felt the support and that's all I needed. I knew it was going to be a great night for me and it was."I was trying to keep my distance because Robert has a heart of a champion and I knew what he was capable of.
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