Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KO) returns to the boxing ring seeking his first win in nearly three years against Robert Helenius (31-3, 20 KO) Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ seems to already be looking ahead — not just to his next potential opponent but toward the end of his career — entering this matchup and after two wars with Tyson Fury has something to prove. The ‘Nordic Nightmare’ is coming off back-to-back wins and faces the toughest opponent of his career.
Check out the latest odds and props below for Saturday’s fight.
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Wilder vs. Helenius Odds
Odds as of Friday and via DraftKings.
| Fighter | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Wilder | -800 | 84.21% |
| Helenius | +500 | 15.79% |
No surprise here given his popularity that Wilder, the former champ, is the huge favorite despite coming off two losses to Tyson Fury, while Helenius had two convincing wins against a previously undefeated opponent in Adam Kownacki.
Wilder opened as a -700 favorite at DraftKings in August, moved down to -625 then up to -900 before settling at the current price. Helenius shouldn’t be overlooked, though. Three of his last four wins have come as an underdog, including beating Kownacki as a +2000 dog in their first meeting.
Oddsmakers don’t expect this fight to last very long, at all. Wilder is -450 to win by stoppage, fitting considering he’s only gone the distance twice in his career. Helenius hasn’t seen the 12th round of a fight in five years.
Odds that the fight reaches the cards are listed at -750 and the round total is 5.5. For alternate round props, over 6.5 is listed at +130 and over 7.5 is listed at +180.
Wilder vs. Helenius Props
| Round Totals | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 Rounds | -115 | -110 |
| Fight Goes the Distance? | Yes (+450) | No (-750) |
| Method of Victory | Wilder | Helenius |
|---|---|---|
| KO/TKO/DQ | -450 | +800 |
| Decision/Technical Decision | +600 | +1400 |
| Draw | +2500 | +2500 |
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| Winning Group of Rounds | Wilder | Helenius |
|---|---|---|
| Rounds 1-3 | +230 | +3500 |
| Rounds 4-6 | +190 | +2500 |
| Rounds 7-9 | +425 | +2500 |
| Rounds 10-12 | +1000 | +4000 |
| To Win Fight in Round | Wilder | Helenius |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | +1000 | +10000 |
| Round 2 | +800 | +10000 |
| Round 3 | +700 | +8000 |
| Round 4 | +650 | +8000 |
| Round 5 | +700 | +6500 |
| Round 6 | +800 | +6500 |
| Round 7 | +1000 | +6500 |
| Round 8 | +1400 | +6500 |
| Round 9 | +1800 | +8000 |
| Round 10 | +2200 | +10000 |
| Round 11 | +2800 | +10000 |
| Round 12 | +4000 | +10000 |
Wilder Fight History
| Date | Opponent-Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/21 | Tyson Fury (L — KO) | +230 |
| 2/22/20 | Tyson Fury (L — TKO) | -125 |
| 11/23/19 | Luis Ortiz (W — KO) | -588 |
| 5/18/19 | Dominic Breazeale (W — KO) | -1100 |
| 12/1/18 | Tyson Fury (D — SD) | -145 |
Helenius Fight History
| Date | Opponent-Result | Closing Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/21 | Adam Kownacki (W — TKO) | +188 |
| 3/7/20 | Adam Kownacki (W — TKO) | +2000 |
| 11/30/19 | Mateus Roberto Osorio (W — TKO) | N/A |
| 7/13/19 | Gerald Washington (L — KO) | -350 |
| 9/29/18 | Erkan Teper (W — KO) | +300 |
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