Wilder-Helenius, Haney-Kambosos 2 results, highlights: 'Bronze Bomber' brutally KOs Robert Helenius
Saturday was a huge day for boxing, with a pair of scintillating women’s bouts in London, opening it up. Claressa Shields defeated Savannah Marshall to become undisputed super middleweight champion, thereby becoming the only fighter to have undisputed titles in three weight classes.
In the co-main event, Alycia Baumgardner edged Mikaela Mayer via split decision to become the IBF-WBC-WBO super featherweight champion.
Then, it was the men’s turn. In the main event of a Fox Sports PBC pay-per-view card at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder returned to the ring to face one-time sparring partner Robert Helenius and knocked him out cold. Wilder's first-round finish of Helenius marked the return of the "Bronze Bomber."
In the co-main event, former super middleweight champion Caleb Plant also put Anthony Dirrell to sleep with a vicious ninth-round knockout.
And in Melbourne, Australia, undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney faced George Kambosos Jr. in a contractually obligated rematch for the IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO titles. Haney routed Kambosos in June in an outdoor stadium in Melbourne and repeated himself Sunday to retain his undisputed title.
Wilder-Helenius, Haney-Kambosos 2 live updates
Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius main card results, highlights
Heavyweight: Deontay Wilder def. Robert Helenius by KO in R1:
Return of the King @BronzeBomber king🤴🏿. #WilderHelenius pic.twitter.com/mCmuHYLore
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) October 16, 2022
Super middleweight: Caleb Plant def. Anthony Dirrell by KO in R9:
CALEB KRUEGER FINISHES DIRRELL! #PlantDirrell @SweetHandsPlant pic.twitter.com/boLFQH58DJ
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) October 16, 2022
Heavyweight: Frank Sanchez def. Carlos Negrón via TKO in R9:
Frank Sanchez knocks down Carlos Negron!
To watch the rest of #WilderHelenius, order on the Fox Sports app or at https://t.co/3Zu1Q7cGSe so you don't miss any of the action! pic.twitter.com/09LtSLenES— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) October 16, 2022
Bantamweight: Emmanuel Rodriguez def. Gary Antonio Russell by technical decision (100-90, 99-91, 97-93):
A vicious knockdown by Emmanuel Rodriguez as round 8 ends! 🥊
To watch, order on the Fox Sports app or at https://t.co/3Zu1Q7tJUe so you don't miss any of the action! pic.twitter.com/ufpkPTcnsq— FOX Sports: PBC (@PBConFOX) October 16, 2022
Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos main card results
Lightweight: Devin Haney vs. George Kambosos
Bantamweight: Jason Moloney def. Nawaphon Kaikanha by unanimous decision (118-110, 118-110, 119-109)
Super flyweight: Andrew Moloney def. Norbelto Jimenez by unanimous decision (97-90, 98-88, 98-89)
Super bantamweight: Cherneka Johnson def. Susie Ramadan by unanimous decision (97-90, 96-92, 96-91)
Heavyweight: Faiga Opelu def. Hemi Ahio by TKO in R4
Cruiserweight: David Nyika def. Titi Motusaga by KO in R2
