Robert Helenius’ quick knockout loss surprised Amin Asikainen. According to the ex-boxer, Helenius should think carefully about the continuation of his career.
Robert Helenius was knocked out in the opening round against Deontay Wilder. EPA/AOP
– The match didn’t even start properly. It felt like not Robbie got the machine running properly
I saw Robert Helenius and Deontay Wilder Amin Asikainen summarizes the match between
The former top boxer, who commented on the match as an expert on the Ruutu service, tells Iltalehte that he immediately saw that the match would not be easy for Helenius.
– Robert’s hands and feet were like a different pair.
The customer praises Wilder, who made a triumphant return. He lured his Finnish opponent into a trap and struck mercilessly.
– Wilder sucked Robbe in the ropes. Robbe started coming too eager and tried to hit the body. At the same time, Wilder loaded a short right straight into the counter ball. That was it, Asikainen sums up.
The level difference became clear
Helenius started the match too enthusiastically, Amin Asikainen thinks. EPA/AOP
The match was over in less than three minutes. Wilder was the overwhelming pre-favourite, but few expected the number to be counted at such an early stage.
The customer was also very surprised.
– About Robbe’s previous matches Adam Kownacki I still had a good taste. Robert looked good in them. But maybe the resistance was very different then. Maybe Kownacki’s way of rushing forward made Robbe look good then. This is where the difference to the top was emphasized, and Wilder made Robbe look bad, Asikainen states.
And could you find anything good in a couple of minutes in the ring?
– It is difficult. Maybe that Robert’s self-confidence was fine. It’s a hat-trick worthy achievement. Even though there was too much enthusiasm on the trip, Asikainen reflects.
“I would throw the gloves on the counter myself”
Amin Asikainen reminds us that age is not on Helenius’ side. Kaisa Vehkalahti
The continuation of the 38-year-old Helenius’ career speaks volumes. The loss almost certainly cut off the chances of progressing to the coveted title matches of the Finn.
The client thinks now would be a good time to blow the game.
– It would take a miracle if Robbe would return to the brightest limelight from this. Of course, it all depends on the man himself, but I personally would throw the gloves on the counter at this point. However, he got paid well for this. Life outside the ring is fine and secure. It would be useless if I were him to beat myself up again, says Asikainen.
The client reminds that Helenius has had a respectable career. A match against a boxer of Wilder’s caliber is a hat-trick.
– The level has now been measured. The performance level at that age will not improve at least anymore, Asikainen reminds.
No one wants to end their career with an ugly defeat. However, the client sees his own risks in the possible return of Helenius.
– It would be a shame if the career ends here. But sometimes sports are like this. It also doesn’t look good to hang around for too long.
Instead, Asikainen looks forward to Wilder’s next moves. The knockout machine is on strike again and ready to face anyone, it became clear.
– This match did not tell much about Wilder’s condition. He did his work quickly, as he promised, Asikainen sums up.