Robert Helenius

Robert Helenius given two-year ban for failed drug test

UK Anti-Doping and SAN, the professional boxing federation in Finland, has suspended the heavyweight Robert Helenius (32-5) for two years after he tested positive for the banned substance clomiphene

BoxingScene.com's 2023 Knockout of The Year: Brian Mendoza Over Sebastian Fundora

By Keith Idec - No one saw it coming. No one, that is, other than Brian Mendoza. The junior middleweight contender was well aware that Sebastian Fundora’s defensive deficiencies made the 6-foot-6 southpaw susceptible to left hooks. Though undoubtedly...

Euro News: Tony Yoka vs. Ryad Merhy Set, Robert Helenius, Tom Schwarz, More

German Tom Schwarz (28-1) headlines, as previously reported by BoxingScene.com, on a Fides Sports show at the Verti Music Hall in Berlin on November 25.

Robert Helenius: I Have Been Tested My Entire Career; I Didn't Cheat And Never Would

Robert Helenius has professed his innocence shortly after landing in the sport’s latest drug testing scandal. The 39-year-old heavyweight was dealt a double hit from his short notice clash versus Anthony Joshua. Their August 12 clash in London saw He...

Robert Helenius Tests Positive For Banned Substance in VADA Test

Heavyweight contender Robert Helenius is latest boxer to test positive for a banned substance. As part of a drug test administered by VADA, Helenius tested positive for a banned substance in connection to his recent fight with Anthony Joshua.

Helenius Looks Back On Joshua KO Defeat: "What Could I Do With That Short Notice?"

It seemed like a good idea at first. Robert Helenius was minding his business on the other side of the world attempting to regain his confidence. A brutal first-round knockout at the hands of Deontay Wilder forced him to rethink a few things.

Froch Not Impressed With Joshua's Win: “That Performance Was Awful!”

A big smile was plastered onto the face of Anthony Joshua following his latest performance. With the former heavyweight champ bouncing Robert Helenius’ head off the mat, he felt as though he did exactly what he needed to do in order to prove that he’...

Charlo Impressed By Joshua's Latest Win: He Did a Great Job

Undisputed junior middleweight world champion Jermell Charlo has offered high praise to heavyweight Anthony Joshua for his recent performance. Joshua picked up his first knockout victory since 2020, when he knocked out late replacement Robert Heleniu...

Anthony Joshua: ‘I Took a Few Losses; [Now] I Can See What People Are Really About’

Anthony Joshua apparently doesn't hold the boxing public in the same high regard as he once did earlier in his career. The former heavyweight titlist from England is coming off a brutal one-punch knockout over late-notice replacement Robert Helenius...

Hearn on Joshua’s Performance Against Helenius: ‘This Is Just the AJ You’re Gonna See Now - No Chances’

Boxing fans have to accept that the Anthony Joshua of yore isn’t coming back, according to his promoter. The former heavyweight titlist from Britain notched a devastating one-punch knockout of late-notice replacement Robert Helenius in the seventh ro...

Deontay Wilder Very Pleased That Joshua Scored Vicious KO of Helenius

Malik Scott, trainer for former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, says his fighter was very pleased that Anthony Joshua scored a brutal one-punch knockout of Robert Helenius on Saturday night.

Robert Helenius Intends To Continue Career, Not Ready To Retire

Robert Helenius told YLE in Finland late last night that he would think about the future but wasn't ready to hang up the gloves just yet. Helenius also admitted he tired a bit in the later rounds against Anthony Joshua - and added that with more time...

Joshua On Helenius: “I Don’t Really Like Many Heavyweight Boxers, But He’s Cool”

By Corey Erdman - Moments after Robert Helenius was returned to consciousness under the care of the ringside medical team, the man who knocked him out, Anthony Joshua, was on the microphone thanking him for saving the show. It was the second time in...

Photos: Anthony Joshua Knocks Robert Helenius Out Cold With Brutal Right Hand

Joshua, Helenius Fight Photos Gallery - O2 Arena, London - Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (26-3, 23 KOs) took his time and scored a brutal one-punch knockout of late replacement Robert Helenius (32-5, 21 KOs) in the seventh round...

Joshua: I'd Rather Deal With [Late Replacement] Than Deal With a Drug Cheat in The Ring

For the second time in his career, former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua had to deal with a late replacement when his original opponent was pulled after testing positive for a banned substance.