Barclays Center, Brooklyn - In a heavyweight clash, former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KOs) destroyed Robert Helenius (31-4, 20 KOs) with a first round knockout. (photos by Stephanie Trapp)

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The World Boxing Council sanctioned the fight was a semi-eliminator, with Wilder to face former unified champion Andy Ruiz in a final eliminator in 2023.

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Wilder bounces back after suffering back to back stoppage losses to Tyson Fury.

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Helenius came out moving forward as Wilder was using movement to start off the first round. As Helenius walked in at the end of the round, Wilder landed a big right hand that knocked Helenius out cold.

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