Robert Helenius vs. Gerald Washington - July 13, 2019

[Ilya Muromets]

I doubt that Washington has much left after that beating he got from Kownacki so I predict a dramatic KO win for Helenius.

[oogiebe]

I doubt that Washington has much left after that beating he got from Kownacki so I predict a dramatic KO win for Helenius.

I figure the same.

[chinarich]

ATGRADIO? Was that the Eastside Boxing thing with Jenna J?

Jenna J still does shows once a week from what I understand. Her program is "OnTheRopes" radio. She used to come on sometimes onto ATGRADIO. We weren't affiliated with ESB or any website. We had our own website for a time.

Frank Stea, Tim Kudgis, Michael Doss, Andrew Hartley, Thomas LaManna and myself (Rufus Defibaugh) were the primary cast. We had other crew members like Rick Glaser, Jesse Rican, Andrew Dodge Milwall, Eddie Gonzalez, Eliud Vazquez Torres, Angelicque McQueen, Maureen Shea, Joey Dawjecko, Rubin Williams, Andre Rozier and many others from 2010-2018.

Okay, cool, was the ESB thing I was thinking of with Jenna J and someone called Rumsfeld I think. I never actually listened I just remembered it and thought it was the show you were referring to...

[HomicideHenry]

Jenna J still does shows once a week from what I understand. Her program is "OnTheRopes" radio. She used to come on sometimes onto ATGRADIO. We weren't affiliated with ESB or any website. We had our own website for a time.

Frank Stea, Tim Kudgis, Michael Doss, Andrew Hartley, Thomas LaManna and myself (Rufus Defibaugh) were the primary cast. We had other crew members like Rick Glaser, Jesse Rican, Andrew Dodge Milwall, Eddie Gonzalez, Eliud Vazquez Torres, Angelicque McQueen, Maureen Shea, Joey Dawjecko, Rubin Williams, Andre Rozier and many others from 2010-2018.

Okay, cool, was the ESB thing I was thinking of with Jenna J and someone called Rumsfeld I think. I never actually listened I just remembered it and thought it was the show you were referring to...

Rummy (Rumsfeld), Geoffrey Ciani and Mark Messer Schmidt were Jenna's crew members if memory serves me right.

[Heretic]

My pick is Helenius by KO in this one. The difference in boxing skill is way too high with the two. Helenius is genuine boxer. Washington is athlete who picked up boxing later.

I hear that Helenius has options for two or three fights for DAZN. This one is just hes introduction to the channel. Next one will be against more high profile fighter. Helenius will probably be the underdog in that one.

[joshj909]

My pick is Helenius by KO in this one. The difference in boxing skill is way too high with the two. Helenius is genuine boxer. Washington is athlete who picked up boxing later.

I hear that Helenius has options for two or three fights for DAZN. This one is just hes introduction to the channel. Next one will be against more high profile fighter. Helenius will probably be the underdog in that one.

You'd think Chisora would want it, but with talk of Chisora/Parker, it will probably be Hunter or even Allen if I had to guess.

[Heretic]

Maybe another one to boost the ranking bit more and then feed him to Wilder or Ruiz?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Gerald Washington landed the biggest punch of his pro career on a night where he needed it the most.

The fringe contender scored a stunning one-punch knockout of Robert Helenius in an entertaining heavyweight battle Saturday evening at The Armory in Minneapolis, Minn.

A right hand shot put Helenius down and out at 2:30 of round eight.

It was a competitive back-and-forth contest between mid-level heavyweights prior to that point, both badly in need of a notable win to remain relevant.

For much of the fight, it appeared to be Helenius who would first cross the finish line. The Finnish boxer was fighting for the first time in the United States and also in his first fight in nearly a year. His chin was available for the type of punch that put him out for the night, but withstood Washington’s right hands early on to outland the California heavyweight.

Helenius controlled quite a bit of the action on the strength of a steady left jab. It proved more potent than the occasional right hands from Washington, who appeared to be fatigued as the bout ventured into the later rounds.

Then came the money shot.

With the fight very much on the table, Helenius grew too comfortable with the pace of the contest, of the belief that his opponent’s gas tank was quickly running on empty. Whatever was left in Washington’s reservoir was enough to score the most dramatic win of his seven year career. The former tight end and defensive lineman for USC’s storied college football program scored a proverbial touchdown in the form of a long right hand which sent Helenius straight back to the canvas.

The 35-year old heavyweight laid along the bottom rope as referee Gary Miezwa waved off the contest.

[tennessee]

Wow, Helen not very tough.

[morm]

uhh i miss my prognoze, i have Helenius by desision
i very rare miss
Big win for Washington, congratulations

[JxhDel.]

Helenius is done. Washington can get a breather, for now